The fillers gradually degrade during the first few months after injection. Because the fillers absorb water, you can still see the results. However, at about half the expected duration of the fillers, you will begin to notice the volume of the filling decrease. Last year, Dr.
Gavin Chan discovered something remarkable about dermal fillers that changed the way we think about their longevity. He explains: “We've traditionally been told that fillers last between 6 and 12 months, maybe 18 months. If you search the Internet, ask other aesthetic doctors who inject fillers regularly, and then ask patients how long fillings last, the answer is usually the same: 6, 12, or 18 months. There is no clear answer to this question because different products offer different results.
Over time, the body will metabolize the gel, but it does so at different rates depending on several factors.The most commonly used brands of injectable dermal fillers are based on hyaluronic acid, a natural lubricant. The fillers are designed to be temporary and will eventually disappear completely as they are a gel and the body will metabolize them and absorb the material. There's no evidence that any of the filling is left behind. When fillers are injected by a board-certified doctor who has extensive training in treatment, they don't migrate.
Hyaluronic acid fillers contain hyaluronic acid that dissolves over time.Regular use of these products does not cause skin sagging when done properly. Be sure to work with a qualified injector and these risks won't be a cause for concern. One of the main hypotheses is that hyaluronic acid fillers dissolve over time and it's time to consume more. And while it is true that part of what is injected dissolves and is discarded by the body, it is not true that the body completely dissolves the filler.That really depends on the filling that was used.
Most of the time, HA-based fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) last between 6 and 18 months. In some people, they last a little longer or less. Some other fillers, such as Sculptra, can last 2 years, but it's usually not the first choice for lip augmentation.If you had a hyaluronic acid-based filler and you want it to go away, you can inject hyaluronidase to dissolve the filler. I've seen several unfortunate people who have had silicone injected directly into their lips (by unlicensed professionals) and there's no way to remove it unless it's cut directly, and it's not an easy task.
Although there is no scientific determination as to how long the body dissolves the filler, I will hypothesize that most of the dissolution occurs in the first 2 to 4 weeks after the filler is injected. In other cases, the filler has just exhausted its usefulness, is no longer able to hide insecurities in a natural way and has forced once-loyal users to search a more effective solution, such as surgery.Filler treatment has long been considered a minimally invasive procedure with minimal downtime that is temporary and reversible. They can last 6 to 18 months and cost more because they are made with a medical-purpose gel that is less likely to cause allergic reactions or irritation compared to ingredients in other dermal fillers. If this were the case, the surrounding skin, muscles, and even bones would break down along with the filling gel.
A lip filler injection usually lasts between three and three years, while a cheek filler usually lasts between six and twelve months.Due to the nature of lip anatomy, filling materials don't always stay exactly where they were placed over time. Most hyaluronic acid fillers last about a year, but if you've had a lot of filling in in a short period of time, it may take longer to wear off. This is often seen in people who exercise regularly, as exercise increases the metabolic rate and causes filler to be metabolized more quickly. There is also evidence that patients who received hyaluronic acid fillers a decade ago and haven't received any injections since still have the filler present in your body.
