How Much Does Juvederm Cost?

Last Updated on September 19, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Juvéderm is a cosmetic filler treatment with hyaluronic acid as its active ingredient. It is one of the most commonly used non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It is used to outline facial features and correct signs of aging, providing long-lasting results.

What is Juvéderm?

Juvéderm treatment is an injectable dermal filler based on hyaluronic acid. It focuses on correcting wrinkles and getting volume in the cheeks, lips, and around the mouth.

Unlike botulinum toxin injectables, Botox, which acts on expression wrinkles, hyaluronic acid fillers are used to fill wrinkles in areas that are not affected by facial movements and expressions. Thus, at any clinic you will go to, the specialist will recommend fillers for volume and will choose Botox for expression wrinkles. These treatments are not mutually excluding, but, on the contrary, complement each other.

There are several products with hyaluronic acid from the Juvederm family. They are all used to correct the facial signs of aging. The concentration and size of hyaluronic acid molecules in the composition of fillers of this type are different. The product is transparent and gel-like. Each product is adapted to be injected into specific depths and areas.

Uses of hyaluronic acid fillers can be for:

• improvement of dark circles;
• wiping the tear trough;
• reshaping the shape and volume of the lips;
• wiping the lines from the mouth;
• removal of wrinkles near the nose;
• reshaping the shape of the nose;
• reshaping the chin shape;
• remodeling the volume of the cheeks.

What are the costs of Juvéderm treatments?

The national average cost for Juvéderm treatment is about $780 per syringe. In case you choose to combine a Juvéderm filler and Botox the price can go to around $2,300.

The cost can vary from person to person, depending on their needs and goals, as one may need multiple syringes in one treatment. This is one of the biggest factors that influence the final cost, so expect to pay for a Juvéderm filler syringe anywhere from $500 to $980.

Average Cost based on State

At Krauss Dermatology in Boston, the Juvéderm treatments are carried by authorized and experienced dermatologists and the costs are as follows, according to their site:

1. Juvéderm Ultra or Ultra Plus/Juvéderm Volbella for lip lines – $675 for the first syringe.
2. Juvéderm Voluma for cheek and jawline – $975 for the first syringe.
3. The second and the third syringe have a $100 discount.

Types of Juvéderm

1. Juvéderm Voluma – adds volume under the surface of your skin to increase the volume of your cheekbones with a price of up to $1,500 per syringe;
2. Juvéderm Vollure and Juvéderm Ultra – focuses on the problem of losing skin elasticity and complements the wrinkles and lines around the mouth and nose – known as nasogenic wrinkles, costing about $1,500 per syringe;
3. Juvéderm Volbella and Juvéderm Ultra – works as non-surgical lip volume enhancement treatments with a cost of up to $1,000 per syringe.

Does insurance cover the Juvéderm cost?

Juvéderm is a dermal filler, so being a cosmetic procedure there is no medical insurance plan that will reimburse you. But, don’t worry, the recovery time is short and you can go to work the next day.

Factors that influence the cost of Juvéderm cost

Due to the fact that there are different types of Juvéderm fillers with different concentrations and formulas, but also different in size, the prices are not the same. The cost is also greatly influenced by the patient’s goals, and this translates into how many syringes she or he needs. So, the more Juvéderm syringes there are, the higher the final cost will be.

You might also like our articles on the cost of lip fillers, Facial fat transfer, or Beautifill.

Key factors that influence the Juvéderm treatment cost

• Type of procedure – whether is for fine lines or wrinkles, facial features;
• Dermatologist vs plastic surgeon – his/her training, experience, and specialty have a great impact on the price;
• Cost per syringe – they come in different formulas based on treatment areas;
• The geographical location of the procedure – urban areas have a higher cost than rural ones.

Are there any ways to reduce costs?

In order to make your Juvederm injections more affordable ask your doctor about:

1. Available discounts and packages both for multiple injections and combined treatments;
2. Available payment plans and financing options.

How does Juvéderm work?

Unlike surgery, Juvéderm injection with hyaluronic acid has no contraindications or side effects.

Hyaluronic acid is known for its beneficial effect on the skin through deep hydration. Over time, the skin loses its tone and elasticity, requiring a mineralizing supplement to fully moisturize it.

One milliliter of hyaluronic acid can store up to 100 times its weight in water. This way, the skin is stretched out, being filled from the inside.

The injection is done in certain areas of the face to correct certain defects, such as wrinkles, and lack of tone, or to render an attractive volume to the lips.

How long does the Juvéderm procedure take?

The injection procedure with Juvéderm takes 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated.

The doctor will use a special pen to mark the areas to be corrected. Before treatment, no anesthetic cream is applied, as injections contain a small amount of lidocaine. This will minimize the pain or discomfort you feel during treatment.

After injecting the solution into the target area, the doctor will gently massage the area to ensure uniform distribution and reduce the chances of swelling.

How safe is Juvéderm?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Juvéderm in 2006, following the necessary clinical trials and specialty studies. This means that the product can be used safely.

Risks and adverse reactions

As with any injectable product, Botox, hyaluronic acid, etc., you can expect the appearance of small bumps and/or bruises, in the area of the sting. Other common side effects include:

• redness
• sensitivity
• minor pain
• itching.

All of this usually disappears within two to four weeks after the injection of Juvéderm.

More serious side effects are usually associated with unprofessional manipulation, such as injecting Juvéderm into a blood vessel unintentionally. Complications may include permanent scars, vision abnormalities, blindness, or stroke.

Therefore, it is very important to choose the right doctor. The clinic you are going to must have the necessary authorizations and the doctor must be certified to perform the procedure, so never get cheap with this type of procedure.