The use of dermal fillers is a cosmetic procedure and is therefore elective. This means you will not be able to claim for it on health insurance or access the treatment on the NHS.
The factors that affect the cost of dermal filler treatments are many. The price of your procedure will depend on:
The cost of dermal fillers, therefore, cannot be given as a set price. In the UK price is generally between £150 - £700. Meanwhile in the US the range is around $500-$1500 for treating acne scars.
As dermal fillers are not permanent you may need to return for treatment on a regular basis to maintain the look of your skin. This can be very expensive. Some surgeries operate payment plans and schemes that allow you to spread the cost over a number of months. Some clinics even offer their own loans. Discuss your options with your practitioner in order to decide what is right for you. It is important to assess any ‘deal’ carefully. Make sure that you are not getting stuck with something you cannot afford or which will cost you even more money in the long run.
Dermal fillers are not available on the NHS. Some acne scar treatments are, in very rare, severe circumstances, offered on the NHS but this only happens when a patient is suffering from severe mental problems that are a direct result of their scars. Dermal fillers are not an appropriate long-term solution for severe acne scarring, nor are they the most successful or cost effective option.
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