28/10/2026
One of the biggest misconceptions in aesthetics is the obsession with “how many mls?”
“How many mls was that?”
“I only want 1ml.”
“4ml sounds like loads.”
The number of syringes alone tells you very little about how you will actually look.
Most patients have never actually been shown what 1ml looks like.
People hear “4ml” and immediately picture somebody looking hugely overfilled because the number itself has become associated with “too much filler.”
Treatment is not that simple.
Face size matters.
Anatomy matters.
Ageing matters.
Product matters.
Placement matters.
The area being treated matters.
The overall treatment goal matters.
This is also why I rarely lead consultations by talking purely in mls.
The number means very little without proper assessment and context.
Some patients can have multiple syringes placed strategically across the face and still look incredibly natural.
Others can have a small amount placed badly and look obviously overfilled.
A good treatment plan is so much more than the amount in mls.
