Dermal Fillers

Our Split Syringe Policy:
Why We Don't Offer Half-Syringe Pricing

We're often asked if we can split a syringe between two patients or save half a syringe for later use at a reduced price. The answer is no, and here's why.

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What "Split Syringes" Actually Means
When a practice offers to split a syringe or save half for later, they are:

• Opening a sterile syringe and storing the unused portion in a refrigerator

• Reusing that opened syringe on a second patient (or the same patient days/weeks later)

• Violating manufacturer safety protocols and FDA sterility guidelines

Once a syringe is opened, it is no longer sterile, even if stored in a fridge. Bacteria and contaminants can enter the moment it's exposed to air or comes into contact with skin or needles.

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The Risks of Reusing Opened Syringes
Reusing an opened filler syringe can lead to:

• Infection (bacterial contamination, abscesses, cellulitis)

• Granulomas (inflammatory lumps requiring medical treatment)

• Allergic reactions (from contamination or degraded product)

• Product breakdown (filler loses efficacy and safety once exposed)

• Serious complications (tissue necrosis in rare cases)

No discount is worth your health.

What Allergan & Merz Say
Allergan and Merz, the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture the dermal fillers we use, explicitly prohibit storing and reusing opened syringes.

From their safety guidelines:

• Syringes are single-use only

• Once opened, any unused product must be discarded immediately

• Storing opened syringes for later use voids all product warranties and safety guarantees

We follow these guidelines without exception.

Why Some Practices Offer Split Syringes Anyway
We understand, filler is expensive, and splitting syringes can make it seem more affordable. So why do some practices do it?

Because they prioritize profit over safety.

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Offering split syringes allows practices to:

• Charge two patients for one syringe (doubling revenue per unit)

• Attract price-sensitive customers with "discounted" half-syringe pricing

• Compete on cost rather than clinical standards

We refuse to compromise patient safety to lower prices or increase profit margins.

Our Policy: Safety Over Savings

At PM Aesthetics:

• Every syringe is used on one patient only

• Any unused product is discarded immediately after your treatment

• We never store opened syringes, even if you request it

• We follow manufacturer safety protocols without exception

If you want half a syringe administered, we're happy to do that, but the remaining product will be discarded, not saved. This is not negotiable, because your safety is not negotiable.

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Affordable Alternatives That Don't Compromise Safety

We understand that filler pricing can feel out of reach, especially if you're just starting your aesthetic journey. Here are safer ways to make lip enhancement more affordable:

• Start with just a lip flip ($69)—gives you a subtle lift without the cost of filler

• Save up and return when you're ready—we'd rather you wait and do it safely than rush into something risky

• Join our membership program—members receive significant discounts on filler and all other services

• Choose the PM Pout Package—bundled pricing saves you $159 and includes healing modalities

Questions to Ask If You're Shopping Around
If another practice offers "split syringes" or "half-syringe pricing," ask them:

• "Do you split syringes between multiple patients?"

• "How do you store opened syringes?"

• "Do you follow Allergan/Merz manufacturer guidelines on single-use syringes?"

• "Are your providers medically licensed and trained?"

If they hesitate, give vague answers, or try to reassure you that "refrigeration keeps it safe," that's a red flag.

No reputable, safety-focused practice will reuse opened syringes. Period.