How Much Does Restylane Cost?

The average cost of a Restylane treatment is $825, but it can range up to $2,400, according to hundreds of recent reviews on RealSelf.

Providers charge for Restylane treatments by the area or by the syringe. Doctors on RealSelf charge anywhere from $500 to $900 for one syringe, depending on the formula. 

This FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler comes in seven different formulas, designed to address a full range of treatment areas. It’s commonly used to enhance lips, sculpt facial contours, and correct moderate to deep facial wrinkles, like nasolabial folds and marionette lines.

While sites report that Restylane is cheaper than Juvéderm, but according to reviews on RealSelf, it’s actually about $100 more expensive than the average cost of Juvéderm.

This elective cosmetic treatment is not covered by health insurance. Most providers offer financing options or accept medical credit cards, like CareCredit. 

Read on to learn why Restylane treatment costs vary—and whether real patients say their results were worth the price.

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Is Restylane worth the money?

Restylane has earned a 89% Worth It Rating from RealSelf members. If you put yourself in the hands of a skilled injector, there's a good chance you'll think your results are worth what you spent.

One big factor in the value for money is how long results last. Restylane fillers tend to last 12–24 months before the body metabolizes them to the point that you need a "top-off." The higher a filler’s “G prime” (a measure of its ability to “lift” tissues), the longer it lasts; Restylane Silk has the lowest, while Restylane Lyft has the most liftability and longevity.

Filler also tends to last longer in areas with not much movement, such as under the eyes. Lip filler usually metabolizes the most rapidly.

A consultation with a qualified provider, like a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who offers a range of treatment options for your concerns, will help you decide if Restylane will be worth it for you. 

Some providers offer free consultations, and those that don’t usually apply the consult fee to the cost of your treatment. After discussing your goals and their recommended treatment plan, they can give you a personalized price estimate.

Why do Restylane costs vary?

The cost of Restylane treatment depends on these factors. 

1) The expertise and credentials of your injector. 

Providers who can legally administer injectable filler treatments in the U.S. include physicians, physician assistants, and nurses.

A board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with decades of experience is likely to charge much more for a Restylane treatment than another type of MD or healthcare provider. 

However, there are plenty of nurse and physician assistant injectors with celebrity clientele or a high profile on social media that has earned them a loyal and growing patient following. These injectors often charge higher fees.

You’ll pay more to have your filler injected by a provider with years of experience and advanced skills, but that could be money well spent. 

“Inexperienced providers often choose the wrong product or place too much product in the incorrect tissue planes,” cautions Dr. Young R. Cho, a plastic surgeon in Houston. 

Fillers are considered safe in well-trained hands, but results are entirely dependent on the person holding the syringe—and complications can happen. The most catastrophic is a vascular occlusion, which occurs when filler is accidentally injected into a vessel, potentially compromising blood flow to the skin and eyes.

In short, this isn’t a situation that rewards bargain shopping. If you’re going to go through with dermal filler injections, choose your injector based on their training, credentials, reviews, and before-and-after photos. Make sure they offer a way to reach them after-hours, too, should a problem arise following your appointment.

2) Their practice location.

Injectable treatments like hyaluronic acid filler are popular around the country, and more demand for this cosmetic procedure tends to result in higher prices—especially if you're having it done in a major city with a high cost of living, like Los Angeles or New York. 

If you happen to live in an area with less demand for injectable filler, or many providers competing for patients, prices may be somewhat lower to draw in new clientele. 

3) How many syringes of Restylane you need to achieve your desired results. 

Hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane are very expensive for injectors to purchase from the manufacturer—and that fact is reflected in the price you pay. 

Most providers charge by the syringe, but this paradigm is slowly shifting: more injectors are beginning to set fixed prices for specific procedures such as lip augmentation or tear trough filler.

Injectors like to start conservatively with a first-time patient, using no more than one syringe to start, but your provider may determine that you need more than one syringe to achieve the results you want.

One syringe (1 cc) of Restylane is usually enough for lip augmentation, but it may take up to two syringes for nasolabial folds or cheek augmentation. 

The more areas your provider injects, the more you can expect to pay—though some doctors offer deals on multiple-syringe treatments, so your second or third syringe costs slightly less than your first.

Some providers even offer "liquid facelifts," which combine Botox treatment with several different kinds of injectable fillers. This offers complete facial rejuvenation, but it can add hundreds or even a few thousand dollars to your bill. And don’t take the name too literally: no noninvasive treatment delivers surgical results.

4) The type of Restylane your provider uses.

There isn't just one type of Restylane injections: the brand offers a portfolio of hyaluronic acid fillers, each with different levels of viscosity and "liftability," to address different concerns and areas. 

In addition to the original formula, your provider may offer:

• Restylane Silk and Restylane Kysse for lip augmentation
• Restylane Lyft for cheek augmentation 
• Restylane Defyne and Restylane Refyne for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, like smile lines

According to Dr. Mike Nayak, a facial plastic surgeon in St. Louis, classic Restylane is usually the least expensive of the bunch—his clinic charges about $775 per syringe—while more specialized and longer-lasting formulas, like Lyft and Kysse, may cost a hundred dollars or so more.

During your consultation, ask about the price differences between formulas and whether another type of filler may be more affordable. 

5) The complexity of your treatment. 

No good dermal filler treatment is one-size-fits-all, but some take more time and expertise to perform than others. 

If you're hoping to address an uneven lip line, under-eye hollows, significant facial asymmetry, or the shape of your nose, your provider may charge you more for the time and expertise it requires. 

6) Special offers or discounts. 

Keep an eye on your favorite injector's social media accounts and marketing emails. They may offer seasonal deals or discounts on Restylane injections.

One of the best ways to save on Restylane is by joining the free Aspire Rewards program through its manufacturer, Galderma. You'll get some savings just from signing up, and you can earn points that you can redeem for savings on future treatments.  

On coupon and discount websites, rock-bottom Restylane treatments are easy to find. Just be sure to research the providers offering these deals to ensure they're skilled and trustworthy before booking. An inexperienced provider could leave you at a higher risk of developing potential side effects.

Restylane costs in U.S. states

Browse average Restylane costs in U.S. states, according to patient reviews on RealSelf. As of July 2023, Illinois had the cheapest average cost, as reported by patients. States not currently listed did not have enough data to include.

Restylane costs in major U.S. metros

Average costs according to patient-reported data. As of July 2023, the cheapest metro area in the U.S. to get Restylane is San Diego, while people tend to pay the most in San Francisco. Cities not listed did not have enough data to include.