Having smaller portions of filler applied to an area can prevent much filler fatigue and the need for reconstruction down the line. A skilled injector will know to use it sparingly, even if the patient is urging them to do otherwise. According to the Victorian Cosmetic Institute, many patients see good results when only a few milliliters of dermal filler are injected. However, this is dependent upon the area needing the treatment. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Bitar backs this, explaining that the provider should know that a little goes a long way.

"Filler should look subtle, not like a patient's face has been plumped. Natural contours of the face should still be visible," Bitar told Huda Beauty. For this reason, he suggests examining before and after photos of an injector's work. If the results look too obvious, eager customers will want to look elsewhere, as this is a sign that they inject too much filler into one area. New York plastic surgeon Lara Devgan agrees, telling Allure that the bulk of filler fatigue falls on the injector for having a "lack of aesthetic judgment."