“How long do dermal fillers in the face last?”
I want to get dermal fillers to help plump my lips, but I'm wondering if this is only temporary. How long do dermal fillers usually last?
4 Answers
Hello! Dermal fillers can last anywhere from 6 months to a little over a year. Usually most people just need touch ups after their initial treatment.
Dermal fillers can last for many YEARS, so, IF it is "overdone," you will be stuck with the consequences for a very long time! So, be SURE you find a skilled doctor to do the procedure and keep your fingers crossed, and understand that you may end up with unattractive but permanent "unintended consequences" (of course in the worst cases, fillers could be removed, but it is NOT easy and NOT a simple procedure).
The safe lip fillers generally last about a year.
This question comes up frequently in my aesthetic practice. Dermal fillers in general can last 6 to 18 months depending on the type used. When it comes to lips particularly, they may not last as long as for example tear troughs (under eye dark circles). Commonly, first time clients of lip fillers may think that it does not last long. Your body tends to react to and metabolize the filler faster the first time an area is injected. On touch up injections, you'll find that the shape holds up longer and less filler is needed to obtain the same look. This is because your body forms its own collagen around the injected sites. Over time, you'll find that your lips maintain the new shape for a long time even without repeat injections.
