The cost of supplying a syringe of filler varies with the product. Doctors pay approximately 250 to 350 dollars depending on the precise product, and promotional programs from the pharmaceutical company. The cost of delivering that syringe also includes the cost of seeing you if there was a free consultation, marketing, payroll for the staff, cost associated with maintaining a medical office, malpractice insurance, the cost of processing your credit card, the cost of safely disposing of the used syringe, etc. These cost easily are equal to the cost of the product. Most offices are not in the business of breaking even. They need to make some type of profit. The filler is not a commodity. Who injects your product, their clinical skill, artistry, and experience makes all the difference in the outcome of the service. Yes, you get what you pay for. The best injectors charge more for their services than others. The under eye area and the lips are among the most challenging areas to get wonderful results that look natural. These treatments take real doctor time. I can easily spend one to two hours performing a full face treatment. The "injector technician" in an illegal botox and filler store front will charge less because they are violating the law. They are saving money by not providing you with a licensed physician injector. They do not carry malpractice insurance, and they may not even properly dispose of the used syringes after your service. Some of these store fronts have a relationship with a surgeon who improperly facilitates their supply of fillers and toxins. They often make money by steering you to that surgeon for plastic surgery. Yes, they also may be getting cash kick backs for these referrals-and illegal practice. Buyer beware. Wearing a white coat and holding a syringe does not mean you know what your are doing. A bad service is not just an inconvenience. A bad treatment can damage the face permanently and even cause blindness. Don't save money and put yourself at risk. Top office are charging between $1000 and $2000 per syringe of product. Hope this information helps.
