You may be wondering how long your dermal fillers will last. The answer is between six months and a year, but it can vary depending on the type of filler used, where it is placed and who receives it. Dr. Mobin Master agrees, stating that “we should be much more careful with dermal fillers and really treat them as a semi-permanent, non-surgical treatment.
Some brands of dermal fillers don't last that long like others. And once the fillers have been on the face for about a year, it can be more difficult to dissolve them with hyaluronidase. This is where I send patients for an MRI so I can determine where the fillers are. Unfortunately, filler treatments are temporary, however, the results can last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the type of filler and the amount administered.
When fillers are injected by a board-certified doctor who has extensive training in treatment, they don't migrate. Hyaluronic acid fillers, which are the most common, contain hyaluronic acid that dissolves over time. Fillers don't stay in the dermal structure, so you should repeat treatments at regular intervals to maintain results. Regular use of these products does not cause skin sagging when done properly.
Be sure to work with a qualified injector and these risks will not be a reason of concern. Usually, three treatments may be needed to obtain the desired result because the filler used in the first two treatments can be compressed. Other factors that may contribute to the longevity of the filler are where the filler was injected, the amount that was injected, and the rate at which the body metabolizes the filler. He also recommends that his patients with a bump on their upper lip remove injectable fillers before giving them new injections.
Most fillers can work well in this area, but hyaluronic acid fillers can dissolve if accidentally injected into a blood vessel (a rare complication). The constant addition of dermal filler to the face results in a puffy face, which is neither natural nor the desired look that patients were looking for. As the filling fades and its effects disappear, previously treated features shrink and flatten, wrinkles and creases may appear, and shadows may appear. Compared to nose surgery, nasal filling is a popular and quick option, without the long-term bruising or recovery that surgery entails.
In addition, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can be completely dissolved with a enzyme called hyaluronidase. There are several factors that affect the longevity of the dermal filler, although this differs from person to person. With the increasing popularity of dermal filler treatment and the increasing number of clinics offering “reduced-price” dermal treatments with poor injection technique, people receive an excessive injection of filler in a certain area, such as the lips, resulting in a duck-like bump. This can be daunting for patients, but rest assured that the filler is there, as you'll likely need to continue to use it.
