How Much Filler Do I Need? The Ultimate Guide For Every Treatment Area

Typical volume: 1–2 mL per side
Purpose: Restore midface volume, lift sagging tissue, smooth nasolabial folds
Considerations:

• Heavier volume may be needed for age-related loss.
• It can dramatically enhance facial symmetry and support surrounding areas like the under eyes.

Before & After Tip:
Adding just 1 mL per cheek can lift the midface, reduce under-eye hollows, and soften lines around the nose and mouth.

Typical volume: 0.5–1 mL per side
Purpose: Reduce hollows, brighten eyes, minimize a tired appearance
Considerations:

• Start conservatively to avoid puffiness.
• Often combined with cheek filler for optimal support.

Patient Feedback:
“After 0.5 mL under each eye, my eyes looked awake and rested, and I didn’t have that ‘puffy’ look I feared.”

Typical volume: 1–2 mL per side
Purpose: Define jawline, correct sagging, improve profile
Considerations:

• Some patients need 2–4 mL for full lower-face contouring.
• Combining jawline and chin filler creates balanced, proportional results.

Tip: Consider adding a chin filler treatment to complement the jawline for maximum effect.

Typical volume: 1–2 mL
Purpose: Enhance projection, improve facial balance, support jawline
Notes:

• Even small adjustments can significantly impact profile and lower-face proportions.
• Combining chin filler with jawline treatment often produces the most harmonious results.

Typical volume: 0.5–1 mL per side
Purpose: Smooth deep lines from nose to mouth
Notes:

• Combining with cheek filler creates lift from midface, softening folds naturally.
• Avoid overfilling, which can cause puffiness or unnatural creasing.

Typical volume: 0.5–1 mL per side
Purpose: Restore lost volume, lift face, smooth deep lines
Notes:

• Temple filler can make a subtle but dramatic difference in perceived facial youthfulness.
• Often overlooked, yet it supports cheek and brow enhancements.

Typical volume: 1–2 mL per hand
Purpose: Restore volume, reduce visible veins and tendons
Notes:

• Filler in hands is a growing trend for non-surgical anti-aging.
• Results are subtle but highly effective for restoring a youthful appearance.

Older patients may need more filler to restore what has naturally diminished. Younger patients often require subtle enhancements.

Unequal features may require additional product to create balance.

Subtle enhancement = less filler
Dramatic transformation or lifting = more filler

Voluma: Deep volumizing (cheeks, chin, jawline)
Juvéderm Ultra XC: Moderate volume, smoothing lines
Restylane: Precise, smaller areas like under eyes or lips

Firmer skin may require less product; looser skin may need more for support.

Start conservatively: Begin with a lower amount; you can always add more in follow-up sessions.

• Consult an expert: Providers assess your facial structure, symmetry, and goals.
• Consider combination treatments: Using filler strategically in multiple areas often yields the most natural results.
• Plan for maintenance: Filler is temporary; touch-ups maintain symmetry and volume.

• Lips: “0.5 mL made my lips look fuller without looking fake.”
• Cheeks: “I lost midface volume with age. 1 mL per cheek restored lift and balance.”
• Jawline & Chin: “Two syringes in my jawline and 1 mL in my chin gave me the profile I always wanted.”

These examples show the importance of personalization; what works for one patient may differ for another.

Yes, overfilling can look unnatural. Starting conservatively ensures balance and natural results.

6–24 months depending on area, filler type, and metabolism.

Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if the results are undesired.

This is not the case if an experienced provider performs it; incremental treatment often yields the most natural look.

Most treatments involve minimal discomfort, with topical numbing or ice. Downtime is usually short.

Long-lasting results aren’t just about injections; they also depend on how you care for your skin:

• Combine treatments: Filler, Botox, and non-surgical contouring can complement each other.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Proper hydration, nutrition, and skincare help sustain results.
• Follow up regularly: Small touch-ups prevent overcorrection and maintain symmetry.
• Hydrate: Well-hydrated skin improves filler integration and elasticity.
• Sun Protection: UV exposure can accelerate skin aging and reduce filler longevity.
• Healthy Lifestyle: Balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking all support optimal skin and facial appearance.
• Regular Maintenance: Filler is temporary; touch-ups at recommended intervals preserve symmetry and prevent overfilling.

Pro Tip: A gentle skincare routine with antioxidants, retinoids, and moisturizers can complement filler treatments, maintaining your results and enhancing your overall appearance.

Not all faces are created equal, and facial structure plays a huge role in determining how much filler you need. Providers consider three common facial types:

• Oval or Balanced Faces: Typically requires subtle filler enhancements, as natural proportions are already harmonious. Minor adjustments in cheeks, lips, or under eyes can maintain symmetry and youthfulness.
• Round or Full Faces: These faces may benefit from more defined cheek and jawline contouring. Using filler strategically can create the illusion of a slimmer, lifted face without changing overall proportions.
• Long or Angular Faces: Chin and jawline enhancement are often prioritized for balance. Cheek filler may be used conservatively to avoid further elongating the face.

• Bone structure, muscle mass, and skin elasticity influence how filler behaves after injection.
• Aging affects everyone differently; areas like the temples and under eyes may need more attention over time.
• Understanding your facial type helps your provider determine the ideal volume and placement for each treatment area, ensuring results are natural and flattering.

To maximize facial harmony, fillers can be paired with other non-surgical treatments:

• Botox or Dysport: Relax overactive muscles that contribute to asymmetry or unwanted lines.
• Non-Surgical Contouring: Thread lifts or RF microneedling can tighten and lift skin, complementing filler enhancements.
• Skin Rejuvenation: Lasers, chemical peels, or PRP treatments improve skin quality and radiance, making filler results appear more natural.

Knowing how much filler you need ensures natural, proportional, and harmonious results. By understanding:

• Treatment area requirements,
• personal anatomy,
• desired results,
• filler types,
• and combinations,

you can achieve a refreshed, confident appearance without overdoing it.

The key: Consult our experienced providers, start conservatively, and plan your treatments strategically. Your face will thank you with balance, symmetry, and subtle beauty enhancements.