Juvéderm and Restylane filler for lips, cheeks, chin and jawline, injected by Mariana Tolosa, PA-C, or Morgan Winters, FNP-C. We match the gel to the area and start with a small amount; more can be added at your follow-up. Hyaluronic-acid filler can be dissolved if you don't like it.
Medically reviewed by Mariana Tolosa, PA-CReviewed June 20261501 South Miami Avenue #201, BrickellJuvéderm® · Restylane® · SkinVive®Part of: Injectables & Fillers
$750per syringeLip filler starts at one syringe; multi-area visits get combination pricing. Clear, itemized quote at your consultation — see pricing. Cherry & Affirm financing available.
Pricing
How much do fillers cost in Miami?
Filler is priced per syringe (1 ml). Most lip appointments use one syringe; cheeks, chin and jawline often use two or more.
Area
Per syringe
Lip filler
$750
Cheeks, chin, jawline, smile lines
$850
2 ml or more in one visit
$750
3–4 ml plans
$650
You get an itemized quote at your consultation. Cherry and Affirm financing are available. Current filler specials are on our specials page, and every price is on the pricing page.
Lip filler starting price, itemized quote at consult
6–24mo
Longevity by area — lips shortest, jawline longest
~2wks
Until fully settled — and dissolvable at any point
Before & after
Real results, real patients
Consented Juvéderm cases from Miami Skin Spa in Brickell — full-face rejuvenation and cheek-chin contour. Individual results vary; see more in our results gallery.
BeforeAfter
Full-face Juvéderm rejuvenation. Juvéderm Collection — Voluma XC (cheeks & chin), Vollure XC (smile lines), Ultra XC (lips). Lasts up to 2 years.
BeforeAfter
Cheek & chin contour. Juvéderm Voluma XC restoring cheek projection and chin definition. Lasts up to 2 years.
Photos shared with patient consent. Individual results vary.
Cheek filler with Mariana Tolosa, PA-C — what structural filler does and who it's for.
What we treat · interactive
Where filler can go — tap your area
Filler does far more than lips. Tap a region to see what we do there, which gel family fits, the typical amount, and how long it holds — plus where extra caution applies.
The treatment map
Tap any region. Zones are overlaid on a model photograph; positions are illustrative, not an injection guide. Amounts and products are individualized at your consultation.
Lips
Most requested
Soft volume through the body of the lip, a crisper border and cupid's bow, and smoothing of fine vertical lines. This is the area where conservative dosing matters most — we would rather see you twice than overfill you once.1,5
Soft volume through the body of the lip, a crisper border and cupid's bow, and smoothing of fine vertical lines. This is the area where conservative dosing matters most — we would rather see you twice than overfill you once.
0.5–1 ml (one syringe) to start
6–12 months
Cheeks & midface
Rebuilds the midface projection that flattens with age. Because the cheeks support everything below them, this is often the first area we treat — restoring them lifts smile lines and softens the whole midface.
1–2 ml per side, built over visits
up to ~2 years
Chin
Adds forward projection to a recessed chin and balances the lower face with the nose and lips — the change shows most in profile photos.
1–2 ml
up to ~2 years
Jawline
Builds a straighter, more defined jaw angle and supports early lower-face softening. This is higher-volume work along the path of the facial artery, so our injectors map the artery first and inject slowly.
2–4 ml across the jaw
up to ~2 years
Smile lines
Softens the folds that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Often the smarter play is restoring the cheek above the fold first — that treats the cause of the crease, not just the crease.
1–2 ml
12–18 months
Temples
Restores the hollowing that narrows the upper face and lets the tail of the brow drop. Subtle on its own — but it quietly reframes the whole face.
1–2 ml per side
up to ~2 years
Lip filler · pick your goal
Lip filler in Miami
Lip filler is four different appointments depending on what you want. Tap the one that sounds like you; the amount, gel and technique change with it. Morgan's lip work leans toward definition and balance over size.
Fuller, still you
Typical: ~1 ml
Measured volume through the body of both lips, kept proportionate to your face. Our most-booked lip appointment.
Our lip rule
You can always add filler at a follow-up; you can't un-inject in the chair. We start at the conservative end of your goal, let it settle two weeks, and refine from there — that sequencing, more than any product, is what keeps lips looking like lips. New to it? Start with our essential lip-filler facts.
Filler by area · in depth
Jawline & chin filler in Miami
Lips get their own section above — but the lower face carries just as much of what patients search for, each area with its own product match, dosing, and safety profile. Here's how our Brickell injectors approach the two we're asked about most.
Jawline filler
High-risk zone
Jawline filler builds a straighter, more defined jaw angle with a firm, structural gel placed along the mandible and at the angle of the jaw. For a soft or undefined lower face it sharpens the contour; in profile it cleans up the line from ear to chin and supports early jowl softening — a non-surgical way to define a soft jawline and double-chin profile. Men tend to want a stronger, flatter angle; women, a smoother definition.
This is higher-volume work — often two to four syringes across the jaw, sometimes built over two visits — and it runs along the path of the facial artery. That makes anatomy knowledge matter more than the brand of filler. Our injectors map the artery first and inject slowly.1,7
Chin filler adds forward projection to a recessed or short chin and balances the lower face against the nose and lips. The change shows most in profile photos. A firmer gel rebuilds the point and length of the chin; men more often want a stronger, more angular result, women a smoother balance.1
See it for yourself: the cheek & chin contour case in our before & after gallery above used Juvéderm Voluma XC to add cheek projection and chin definition — a good look at what a single structural session can do. Individual results vary.
Best products
Firm gels — Juvéderm Volux or Voluma, Restylane Defyne or Lyft
Every area is priced per syringe with a clear, itemized quote at your consultation — see pricing; multi-area visits get combination pricing. Looking for gradual, collagen-built volume instead? Compare Sculptra cost and details on our biostimulators page.
Topical anesthetic goes on; most filler gels also carry lidocaine inside.
15–30 min
Injection
Placed slowly in small amounts, checking symmetry as we go. You watch the change happen.
2–3 days
Swelling settles
Lips swell the most and shrink back fastest. Bruising, if any, fades within the week.
~2 weeks
Final result
Gel fully settled and hydrated. Follow-up to refine or top up if your plan staged it.
The products · interactive
Juvéderm & Restylane in Brickell
Every HA filler is the same molecule; what differs is how the gel is built — firmness, cohesiveness, and how it moves with your face. That engineering decides what belongs in a lip versus a jawline. Tap a family to compare what we stock.
Juvéderm (Vycross)
Allergan / AbbVie
Vycross technology — low- and high-molecular-weight HA blended into a smooth gel that swells little and holds long.
Microdroplet HA — built to improve skin quality, not to add shape.
Cheek skin quality — smoothness, hydration, glow
~6 months
Firm gels lift structure (cheeks, chin, jawline); soft, flexible gels suit mobile areas (lips, smile lines). Matching the gel and the amount to your face matters more than the brand. For gradual, collagen-driven volume instead of placed gel, see Sculptra biostimulators.
The details
Everything you'd ask at the consult
A gel of something your body already makes
Modern dermal fillers are smooth gels of hyaluronic acid (HA) — a sugar molecule your skin produces naturally to hold water. Manufacturers stabilize HA chains into gels of different firmness: softer gels spread and integrate into mobile tissue like lips, while firmer gels resist pressure and rebuild structure in cheeks, chin, and jawline.2,3 Matching the gel to the area is most of the craft.
Two jobs: replace and refine
Filler does two things well. It replaces volume the face loses with age — midface fat, bone support at the chin and jaw, temple fullness — and it refines shape where you want more definition: lip borders, jaw angles, chin projection. It does not stop muscle movement; for frown and forehead lines you want a wrinkle relaxer instead.
Built-in undo button
Because HA fillers are enzyme-degradable, they can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if a result needs adjusting — a safety property permanent implants and non-HA fillers don't share.6 For the full chemistry — cross-linking, gel firmness (G′), and rheology — read our evidence review.
Lips first — but far from lips only
Lip enhancement is the signature filler treatment and the most-requested appointment at our Brickell studio: volume, border definition, symmetry, and hydration, dosed conservatively. But the same toolkit treats the cheeks and midface (the foundation of a younger-looking face), chin and jawline (profile balance and definition — a non-surgical way to sharpen a soft jawline and double-chin profile), smile lines, and temples. Explore each area in the treatment map above.
Facial balancing, not spot-filling
The best filler outcomes come from treating the face as a system. A deep smile line often improves more from restoring the cheek above it than from filling the line itself; a weak chin can make lips look disproportionate before any lip filler is placed. Your consultation maps these dependencies before the first syringe is opened.
Volume loss after weight loss
Rapid weight loss — including GLP-1 medications — can deflate the midface and temples. Fillers and biostimulators are the primary tools for rebuilding that volume; our Ozempic face guide covers when each makes sense.
One visit, visible results
Unlike collagen-building treatments, filler results are immediate — you see the change before you leave, with the final settled result at about two weeks once swelling resolves. Most plans are completed in a single appointment; larger structural projects (jawline, multi-area balancing) may be staged across two or three visits so volume builds naturally.
How long it lasts, by area
Lips: 6–12 months — they move constantly, so they metabolize gel fastest.5
Smile lines: roughly 12–18 months with flexible gels.
Cheeks, chin, jawline, temples: up to about 2 years with firm, structural gels.1
Maintenance
Most patients book a top-up once the area has visibly softened rather than on a fixed calendar. Maintenance appointments typically use less product than the first visit — another reason starting conservative pays off.
The common stuff is minor
Expect swelling for 2–3 days (lips swell the most), possible bruising, and occasional tenderness — all temporary. Small lumps in the first days usually settle or respond to massage; anything persistent can be dissolved.6
The rare risk, stated plainly
The serious complication every filler patient should know about is vascular occlusion — filler entering or compressing a blood vessel. It is rare, and it is the reason injector training matters more than brand choice: the highest-risk zones (around the nose, glabella, the periorbital area, and smile-line region) demand anatomy-led technique — slow injection, small amounts, the right plane, and cannulas where appropriate.7,8 Warning signs include outsized pain and skin blanching or mottling; the treatment is prompt hyaluronidase to dissolve the filler and restore flow.6,9 We keep hyaluronidase on site, always.
Who should wait
Pregnancy and breastfeeding — filler is deferred.
Active skin infection or cold sore at the treatment site — treated after it resolves.
Blood thinners, bleeding disorders, certain autoimmune conditions, or a known HA allergy — discussed individually; recent dental work is a reason to wait.
Every injection at Miami Skin Spa is performed by a licensed medical provider after an individual evaluation — meet the team. For the full safety literature, see the evidence review.
The first 48 hours
Swelling peaks in the first day or two — completely normal, especially in lips. Use a cold compress in short intervals, sleep slightly elevated the first night, and skip makeup over injection points for 24 hours. Don't press, massage, or "check" the area unless we've told you to.
The first two weeks
Avoid intense exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24–48 hours.
Hold off on alcohol, fish oil, and high-dose vitamin E for a couple of days — they extend bruising.
Postpone facials, massages, and dental appointments that press on the treated area for two weeks.
Judge nothing before day 14 — that's when the gel has settled and swelling is fully gone.
Planning around events
Book filler at least two weeks before a wedding, photoshoot, or trip. If anything feels uneven once settled, your follow-up is where we refine it.
What we pair fillers with
Filler restores volume and shape. Depending on your goals, your plan may add:
Wrinkle relaxers for movement lines (frown, forehead, crow's feet) — the classic pairing, and relaxing muscle around a filled area can even help the filler last.
Biostimulators (Sculptra) when the goal is gradual, broad collagen rebuilding rather than immediate, placed volume — common after significant weight loss.
SkinVive for skin quality on top of structure — hydration and smoothness in the cheeks while filler handles shape.
Morpheus8 to tighten and remodel the skin envelope itself while filler restores the volume beneath it.
Sequencing matters — some combinations share a visit, others alternate. Your injector builds the order at the consultation.
Not sure filler is the right tool? Tell us what bothers you. At the consultation we look at your face and goals and suggest a plan: filler, a wrinkle relaxer, Sculptra, SkinVive, or a mix.
HA microdroplets hydrate the skin itself — no added volume
Cheek skin smoothness, hydration, glow
~1 month to full effect
~6 months
Want the science? Our evidence review goes deep on how hyaluronic-acid fillers work — HA rheology and cross-linking, longevity by area, hyaluronidase reversal, and the vascular-safety literature — with 23 cited sources.
Filler outcomes — and filler safety — come down to anatomy knowledge, plane, and dose decisions made in the room. At Miami Skin Spa every syringe is placed by a licensed medical provider who injects daily, with hyaluronidase on site at every appointment. Our Brickell practice has served more than 10,000 patients.
Mariana Tolosa, PA-C
Board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in advanced injectables and facial balancing. Mariana plans around facial proportions: conservative first passes, structural support before surface fixes, and more added at follow-up if needed.
Family Nurse Practitioner focused on facial rejuvenation, pairing fillers with relaxers and skin treatments for results that read as rested, not treated. Morgan's lip work in particular favors definition and balance over volume.
Filler is priced per syringe. At Miami Skin Spa, lip filler is $750 per syringe and structural areas like cheeks, chin, and jawline are $850 per syringe. Treating 2 ml or more in one visit brings that to $750 per syringe, and 3–4 ml plans to $650. You receive a clear, itemized quote at your consultation — see our pricing page. Cherry and Affirm financing are available.
Most patients describe it as pressure, not pain. Nearly all modern lip fillers contain lidocaine, and we apply topical numbing cream before injecting, so the 15–30 minute appointment is very tolerable. The lips are the most sensitive filler area — everywhere else tends to feel easier.
It depends on where the filler is placed and which gel is used. Lips run 6–12 months because they move constantly; smile lines roughly 12–18 months; and firm structural filler in the cheeks, chin, jawline, and temples can hold up to about two years. Maintenance top-ups keep results steady and usually need less product than the first visit.
Both, plus SkinVive. We work with the Juvéderm collection (Volbella, Vollure, Voluma, Volux, Ultra XC) and the Restylane family (Kysse, Refyne, Defyne, Lyft), and match the gel to the area rather than defaulting to one brand. Softer, flexible gels go to the lips and smile lines; firmer gels build cheeks, chin, and jawline.
Yes. Hyaluronic-acid fillers are reversible: an enzyme called hyaluronidase breaks the gel down within hours. It's used to refine an overfilled or uneven result, to clear old migrated filler before starting fresh, and — urgently — to treat a rare vascular complication. We keep hyaluronidase on site at every appointment.
Plan on 2–3 days of swelling — lips swell the most and can look bigger than the final result at first. Bruising is possible, especially if you take blood thinners or fish oil; arnica and cold compresses help. Everything is settled by about two weeks, which is why we suggest booking at least two weeks before a big event.
It can, though it's uncommon and usually traces back to technique — too much product, placed too often, or in the wrong plane — rather than to filler itself. Conservative dosing, correct depth, and the right gel for the area are the prevention. If older filler has migrated, we can dissolve it with hyaluronidase and restart cleanly.
That's the goal of how we work, not a lucky outcome. The overfilled look comes from too much product, too fast, in too few areas. We start conservative, balance the whole face rather than maximizing one feature, and build at follow-ups — you can always add, and because it's HA, anything off can be dissolved.
Yes. Men most often come in for chin and jawline definition, where firmer gels build stronger, flatter angles rather than soft curves. The approach differs from female facial balancing, which is exactly why it starts with a consultation rather than a template.
Different jobs. A wrinkle relaxer (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) relaxes muscles to soften movement lines like frown and forehead lines. Filler adds volume and structure — lips, cheeks, chin, jawline, folds. They're frequently combined in one plan because they solve complementary problems.
Sculptra is a biostimulator: it triggers your own collagen production for gradual, diffuse volume over several months. HA filler is immediate, precisely placed, and reversible. Broad facial deflation often favors Sculptra; defined shaping — lips, chin, jawline — favors filler. Many plans use both in sequence.
Same molecule, different job. SkinVive is hyaluronic-acid microdroplets injected into the cheek skin to improve smoothness, hydration, and glow for about six months — without adding volume or changing your shape. Think of it as skin quality, where filler is structure. The two layer well together.
Ready for natural-looking lips and facial balance?
Bring a reference photo or just your goals. Our Brickell injectors assess your anatomy, recommend the right product and amount, and start conservatively. Patients come to us for filler from across the Miami area, including Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Key Biscayne.
Medical disclaimer. Dermal fillers are medical procedures performed by a qualified licensed provider after individual evaluation. Results are not guaranteed; products, areas, amounts, suitability and longevity vary by person, and some uses described may be off-label. All injectable procedures carry risks, including rare but serious vascular events. Discuss benefits, risks, alternatives and your full medical history — including pregnancy, breastfeeding, medications and bleeding risk — with your provider before treatment.
References
Sources
JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers — FDA-approved treatment areas (lips, cheeks, chin, temples, smile lines, jawline) and labeled duration. Allergan/AbbVie. https://www.juvederm.com/treatment-areas/lip-filler
