Cost, Commitment, & What to Expect

Let’s talk money, maintenance, and what this actually looks like long-term.

Injectables are an investment — not just in your appearance, but in your skin health, confidence, and how you show up in the world. And like any investment, it works best with a plan.

This section is your honest breakdown of how much you might spend, how often you’ll need to come in, and what kind of results you can expect to maintain over time.

Neuromodulators

Cost: $12–$20 per unit (most treatments use 35–60 units)

How long it lasts: ~3–4 months (up to 6 with Daxxify)

Frequency: 3–4 times per year

Typical areas treated: forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, masseters, neck bands, etc.

Maintenance tips: stay consistent — regular treatment not only preserves results, it can also help retrain muscles for longer-lasting smoothness over time.

Dermal Fillers

Cost: $600–$900+ per syringe (most patients need 1–3+ syringes per visit)

How long it lasts: 6–24 months, depending on product and area

Frequency: Every 9–18 months for touch-ups

Typical areas treated: cheeks, lips, jawline, chin, nasolabial folds, under-eyes, etc.

Maintenance tips: budget for 1–2 touch-ups a year. Results fade slowly, so you won’t “lose everything” overnight — but consistency keeps the glow going.

Skin Boosters

Cost: $400–$750 per session

How long it lasts: ~6–9 months after an initial series

Frequency: start with 2–3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart, then maintain every 6–12 months

Typical areas treated: cheeks, lower face, neck, hands, décolleté

Maintenance tips: ideal to stack with neuromodulators or filler in treatment plans. Think of it as skincare that lives under your skin.

Biostimulators

Cost:

• Sculptra: $700–$1,000+ per vial (most patients need 2–3 vials per session and multiple sessions)
• Hyperdilute Radiesse: $700–$1,200+ depending on dilution & area
• PRP/PRF: $600–$900 per session (often in a 3–4 treatment series)
• Exosomes: $400–$800 when added to procedures

How long they last: 12–24+ months (gradual collagen-building effect)

Frequency: usually 2–3 sessions, spaced ~4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance 1–2x/year.

Maintenance tips: biostims are best approached like skincare or fitness — the more consistent and long-term your plan, the better your results.

Realistic Planning

You don’t have to do everything at once. Many injectors build phased plans that let you space treatments over months, budget smartly, and adjust as your features and goals evolve.

Example: A first-year plan might look like:

• Month 1: Cheek filler + neuromodulator
• Month 2: Lip filler + skin booster
• Month 3: PRF or biostim for texture
• Month 6: Toxin refresh + maintenance tweaks
• Month 9–12: Skin booster touch-up or biostim re-treatment

There’s no “right” budget — but there is a right approach: transparency, planning, and collaboration with your injector. This is your face. You deserve a strategy, not a sales pitch.

The right provider will help you navigate this process with ease — someone who’s not afraid to spend your money, but is deeply intentional with how they spend it. You want a guide who will prioritize results over the bottom line, stretch your investment wisely, and recommend only what actually makes a difference — not just what’s on promo this month.

Great injectables aren’t about doing the most. They’re about doing the right things, in the right order, with the right reasons behind them.