The price of Juvederm fillers is affected by dosage, treatment site, injector qualifications, geographic location, product type, clinic reputation and additional fees. The final cost ranges from several thousand to tens of thousands of yuan.
Syringe Volume
Juvederm fillers, standard syringe capacity is 1 ml. The average injection volume for nasolabial folds is 0.8 to 1 ml, while the filling demand for improving cheek depression is usually between 2 and 3 ml. If multiple parts are involved, the total amount can even reach 4 to 5 ml. This means that the cost of a single treatment may increase from 4,000 yuan to nearly 20,000 yuan.
For consumers who are undergoing lip micro-adjustment for the first time, a dose of 0.5 to 1 ml can usually achieve the ideal fullness effect. People over 35 prefer to use 1 to 1.5 ml for lip injections. Among those aged 35 to 45, more than 65% of those seeking beauty said that a single 1 ml injection was not enough to achieve the desired effect, so they chose to add 0.5 ml to 1 ml. The increased dose would increase the overall price by 20% to 40%.
For consumers with thinner skin, doctors recommend using 0.3 to 0.5 ml when filling tear grooves, while for the modification of zygomatic depression, the injection volume usually requires 1 to 1.5 ml. For severe depressions or large-area repairs, 80% of professional doctors recommend the use of multi-point layered injection technology, and the single dose should not exceed 0.2 ml.
Some brands offer small-volume packaging of 0.5 ml, while the standard 1 ml version is suitable for most basic filling needs. The market demand for small-volume injections increased by about 18% in 2024. The proportion of consumers using larger-volume solutions is also increasing, which usually involve 4 to 6 ml, and the total cost is often as high as 20,000 yuan or more.
The micro-incremental injection technology avoids the risk of nodules by pushing a micro-amount of hyaluronic acid of 0.05 ml each time. Some high-end beauty institutions have reduced the injection failure rate from 1.5% to 0.3% through this technology. This method increases the total operation time by 30% to 40%, and the premium filler cost of surgery is increased by about 10%.
When users aged 20 to 30 perform their first facial filler, the average budget is between 5,000 and 8,000 yuan, and they usually choose a combination of 0.5 to 1.5 ml. Consumers over 40 years old choose 2 to 4 ml in 72% of cases.
Some beauty seekers believe that 1 ml of hyaluronic acid can achieve the effect of full facial rejuvenation, and doctors usually recommend using at least 2 to 3 ml. In more than 60% of cases, doctors will add 0.5 to 1 ml of dosage to the facial shaping plan according to actual conditions.
In high-end clinics in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the market price of 1 ml of Juvederm is generally between 5,000 yuan and 8,000 yuan, while the price range in some second-tier cities is between 3,000 yuan and 6,000 yuan. If the injection volume reaches 3 ml, the total cost in first-tier cities can be as high as more than 20,000 yuan. The effect of a single injection of 3 ml can last for an average of 12 to 18 months, which is about 6 months longer than the 1 ml solution.
Treatment Area
The average skin thickness of the tear trough is 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm, and the dosage used for filling is usually 0.3 to 0.5 ml. In more than 70% of tear trough filling cases, doctors choose the split injection method, with an interval of 2 to 4 weeks between each injection. This method reduces the injection failure rate by 40%.
The injection volume of nasolabial folds usually requires 1 to 1.5 ml. For people over 35 years old, the average reduction rate of tissue volume in this area is 1.5% per year. The average budget for nasolabial fold injection is between 6,000 yuan and 12,000 yuan. Some high-end medical institutions use higher-density hyaluronic acid, and the price even reaches 20,000 yuan per injection.
The cheek area usually requires 2 to 3 ml to achieve a full and lifting effect. 7 out of 10 customers who have cheek filling choose a combined solution, with a total injection volume of more than 4 ml. The average cost of this solution is 18,000 yuan, but the effect can last for 12 to 18 months, which is 6 months longer than a single-site filling.
Some people only need 0.5 ml to add volume, while others need 1 to 1.2 ml to perfect the lip peak and bead. People aged 20 to 30 prefer a lightweight solution of 0.5 to 0.8 ml, while more than 65% of consumers over 40 years old choose an injection dose of more than 1 ml. The price range of lip injections ranges from 4,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan, but some high-end brands offer packages priced as high as 15,000 yuan.
For chin shaping, the filler dose is usually 1 to 2 ml. The deviation of the golden ratio of the chin is within the range of 0.5 to 1 cm. More than 80% of facial contour improvement projects involve chin adjustment, and the average cost of such projects is 12,000 to 25,000 yuan.
The average depth of the depression in the temple area is 3 mm to 5 mm, so the filler dose is mostly between 1 and 2 ml. More than 60% of women begin to have obvious depressions after the age of 30. Doctors will recommend left-right symmetrical adjustments, with a total dosage of 2.5 to 3 milliliters, and the price is usually between 8,000 yuan and 18,000 yuan, and the effect can last for more than 12 months.
The injection dose of the apple muscle is generally 1.5 to 2 milliliters, and the apple muscle injection can increase the overall facial rejuvenation effect by 30%. Experienced doctors will use the fractional injection technique, with each injection volume not exceeding 0.3 milliliters. This operation method will extend the treatment cycle to about 6 weeks, but user satisfaction has increased by 20%.
The injection dose of forehead filling is usually 2 to 3 milliliters, and nearly 30% of people need multiple corrections. Some high-end clinics use the “deep multi-point injection method,” which costs 15% more than traditional methods.
Full-face projects usually require 6 to 10 milliliters of hyaluronic acid for joint adjustments. 70% of high-end face lifting plans involve simultaneous repair of nasolabial folds, apple muscles, temples, tear grooves, and chins. The cost of such programs ranges from 50,000 yuan to 100,000 yuan, and the effects can last for an average of 18 to 24 months, with a 50% reduction in the frequency of repairs.
Injector Skill
Injectors with more than 5 years of experience have a customer satisfaction rate of 92%, while those with less than 2 years of experience are only 75%. Novice injectors have a 15% chance of error, while senior injectors can control the error rate to less than 5%.
When filling the temples, layered injections reduce the risk of nodules by 30%. Experienced injectors usually control the dose to 0.05 to 0.1 ml per point, while novice injectors often inject more than 0.2 ml at a time.
When performing facial sculpting, skilled doctors can complete up to 5 joint injections in 30 minutes, while novice injectors need more than 50 minutes. In cases where the operation time is controlled within 40 minutes, customers report a reduction in discomfort.
In high-end clinics in first-tier cities, injectors with more than 10 years of experience charge between 15,000 and 25,000 yuan per operation, while ordinary injectors charge about 8,000 to 12,000 yuan.
When filling the nose and tear trough, an injection depth of more than 2 mm is very likely to cause local blood supply insufficiency or even skin necrosis. When unskilled injectors inject in high-risk areas, the probability of vascular embolism is 0.8%, while this risk is reduced to 0.1% for professionally trained senior injectors.
The same 1 ml of hyaluronic acid, if distributed to different layers, can maintain its effect for 12 to 18 months, while inaccurate injection techniques often result in uneven absorption within 6 to 9 months. Some high-end clinics provide customers with multiple follow-up evaluations and fine-tuning services, which usually cost between 3,000 and 6,000 yuan.
Some high-end injectors use pressure-constant syringes that can control the injection volume with an accuracy of 0.01 ml, and each device costs between 50,000 and 100,000 yuan. In cases where smart injection devices were used, postoperative satisfaction was 15% higher than that of traditional manual injection.
More than 72% of consumers will ask about the injector’s years of experience and certification during the first consultation. More than 50% of consumers will choose injectors with international certification qualifications. Doctors with international qualifications have a success rate of up to 98% in complex areas, while ordinary injectors have a success rate of about 85% in these areas.
In Europe and the United States, hyaluronic acid injectors need to complete at least 300 hours of practical training, while in some Asian countries, the practical time for some injection courses is only 100 hours.
Location Pricing
In first-tier cities, the average price of Juvederm hyaluronic acid per milliliter is 6,000 to 8,000 yuan, while in second-tier cities, the price range is 4,000 to 6,000 yuan. The price in third-tier and lower cities is usually between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan, and the highest price can be more than 30% higher than that in first-tier cities.
The number of high-end clinics in first-tier cities accounts for 40% of the country. A high-end hyaluronic acid bottle in a well-known chain clinic in Beijing costs up to 12,000 yuan, while the price of the same brand in third-tier cities is usually less than 8,000 yuan, a price difference of nearly 50%.
In medical beauty institutions in core business districts and high-end communities, their injection prices are generally 20% to 30% higher than those in ordinary areas. In high-end clinics in Jing’an District and Huangpu District in Shanghai, the average price of hyaluronic acid per milliliter is about 7,000 yuan, while the average price in clinics in suburbs or emerging development zones is 5,000 yuan.
The average cost of hyaluronic acid injections in the United States is $600 to $1,200 per milliliter, while in Europe, the price range is 400 to 900 euros. In major cities such as Tokyo and Seoul, the cost per milliliter is as high as 80,000 to 120,000 yen. The cost per milliliter in Southeast Asian countries is about 3,000 to 5,000 yuan.
More than 70% of consumers prefer to get injections at well-known clinics in large cities. Among users in small cities, more than 40% said they prefer to choose private clinics with lower prices. The probability of injection complications in small clinics is three times higher than that of formal institutions in large cities.
In 2023, more than 20,000 people chose to go to Thailand for medical beauty services, of which hyaluronic acid injection projects accounted for more than 40%. These beauty seekers can save an average of 20% to 40% of the cost.
High-precision equipment such as constant temperature injection systems and 3D facial analyzers cost about 100,000 to 300,000 yuan.
More than 60% of high-income groups are willing to pay a premium for brands and doctor qualifications. A beauty seeker received full facial rejuvenation treatment in Shanghai, with a total cost of up to 80,000 yuan, of which hyaluronic acid injection accounted for more than 50%. The price of comprehensive facial injection packages in some third-tier cities ranges from 30,000 yuan to 50,000 yuan.
Product Type
Single-phase hyaluronic acid accounts for 60% of the market share, and the price is generally 4,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan per milliliter. The price range of biphasic hyaluronic acid is 6,000 yuan to 12,000 yuan per milliliter.
Nearly 40% of beauty seekers prefer single-phase hyaluronic acid for the first injection. More than 55% of people will choose biphasic hyaluronic acid, which usually lasts for 12 to 18 months in chin and nose shaping, about 6 months longer than single-phase hyaluronic acid.
The price of single-phase hyaluronic acid launched by a certain international high-end brand is as high as 15,000 yuan per milliliter, while the price of basic hyaluronic acid products of some domestic brands is between 3,000 yuan and 5,000 yuan.
Fine-particle hyaluronic acid usually has a particle size between 200 and 300 microns. Large-particle hyaluronic acid has a particle size range of 500 to 1,000 microns. The use of large-particle hyaluronic acid in body shaping projects has increased by 30%.
Common hyaluronic acid concentrations range from 20 mg/ml to 24 mg/ml. The average duration of effect of hyaluronic acid with a concentration of 24 mg/ml is 12 to 18 months, while that of hyaluronic acid with a concentration of 20 mg/ml is 9 to 12 months.
Some innovative hyaluronic acid products also introduce cross-linking technology. The market price of such products is usually as high as 12,000 to 20,000 yuan per milliliter, but their effect can last for more than 24 months, which is about 50% longer than ordinary cross-linked products.
The concentration of water-based hyaluronic acid is usually low, ranging from 10 mg/ml to 15 mg/ml. More than 70% of 20-30-year-olds prefer water-based hyaluronic acid for skin management. The cost of each treatment is between 2,000 yuan and 4,000 yuan, and it is usually necessary to replenish it every 3 months to maintain the effect.
The global sales of hyaluronic acid products of an international brand reached 1 billion US dollars in 2024, accounting for more than 20% of the global market share. The prices of some emerging brand products are generally between 3,000 yuan and 5,000 yuan.
Clinic Reputation
More than 68% of consumers will give priority to chain institutions with a good reputation when choosing a clinic. The average price of hyaluronic acid injection projects in clinics with high brand awareness is 6,000 yuan to 12,000 yuan per milliliter, while the price of ordinary clinics is 4,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan.
Clinics with international certification usually charge 20% to 30% higher than ordinary institutions. Clinics that have passed the JCI international medical certification have increased their cost per treatment by an average of 15% to 25%, and their return rate has risen to 82%, which is about 30 percentage points higher than that of uncertified institutions.
Some large medical beauty chains have a team of doctors with more than 20 years of experience, and each doctor can perform more than 500 surgeries per year, while doctors in ordinary clinics perform about 200 to 300 surgeries. Doctors who have performed more than 500 surgeries have an average customer satisfaction rate of 92%, while doctors who have performed less than 200 surgeries have a satisfaction rate of 75%.
The order conversion rate of clinics with online word-of-mouth scores above 4.5 points is 35% higher than that of clinics with scores below 4 points. A clinic that has received a rating of 4.8 points or more on multiple platforms has an average monthly customer volume of 300 people, while a clinic with a rating of 4.2 points has only 150 people.
Some high-end clinics provide customized solutions and postoperative follow-up services, and their customer loyalty has increased by 40%. A detailed postoperative follow-up process has been linked to reducing concerns about issues like pillow face risks.
Among clinics with equipment investment of more than 5 million yuan, 70% of customers said they were very satisfied with the clinic’s environment and experience. Among clinics with old facilities and investment of less than 1 million yuan, only 45% of customers gave high scores. High-end clinics are generally equipped with high-precision equipment, and the cost of each device is between 100,000 and 500,000 yuan.
Some small clinics without legal licenses charge as low as 2,000 to 3,000 yuan per milliliter of hyaluronic acid injection, but the probability of complications is more than three times that of formal institutions. There are more than 50 cases of medical disputes caused by illegal clinic operations, which has triggered discussions in the industry about strengthening supervision. Formal institutions invest about 100,000 to 300,000 yuan in compliance each year.
A well-known chain organization released a successful case video through a short video platform, and the single video was played more than 1 million times, bringing a 20% new customer growth rate to the clinic. 80% of medical beauty consumers will search for relevant reviews on social media.
Among the customers of high-reputation clinics, 60% are recommended by old customers, 20% are attracted by online reviews, and the proportion of recommendations from old customers is only 30%.
Additional Fees
More than 35% of consumers find that the final payment amount is higher than the initial quotation at the time of settlement, and the average proportion of exceeding the budget is 15% to 20%. Some high-end clinics will charge a preoperative consultation fee of 200 to 500 yuan.
70% of beauty seekers will receive local anesthesia services before hyaluronic acid injection, and the charging standard is usually between 300 and 800 yuan. High-end clinics charge up to 1,000 yuan.
In high-end medical institutions, the cost of postoperative care is about 500 to 1,500 yuan each time, and about 40% of customers receive professional care at least once within a week after the injection. In ordinary clinics, consumers usually need to purchase repair products on their own, and the cost each time ranges from 300 to 500 yuan.
Some clinics will charge file management fees or photo record fees, which are generally between 100 and 300 yuan.
More than 50% of customers will have a follow-up visit within one month after the injection. Some clinics provide one free follow-up visit, but after one, the cost of each follow-up visit is usually between 300 yuan and 800 yuan. In high-end clinics, the cost of follow-up visits can even be as high as 1,000 yuan or more.
In the same clinic, the price difference of hyaluronic acid products of different brands can be as high as 30% to 50%. The same 1 ml of hyaluronic acid product is sold at 12,000 yuan for international well-known brands, while the price of domestic brands may be only 5,000 yuan to 6,000 yuan.
20% of clinics will charge an additional loss fee of 500 yuan to 1,000 yuan when less than a full tube of hyaluronic acid is used.
Some clinics also charge an expedited appointment fee, usually between 200 yuan and 500 yuan. Some well-known doctors need to make appointments 1 to 2 months in advance, and some beauty seekers will choose to pay expedited fees, which account for 5% to 10% of the total monthly revenue of high-end clinics.