If you're considering getting lip fillers, you may be wondering if it's possible for the filler to never dissolve. The answer is yes, it is possible for filler to never dissolve, but it depends on a few factors. The most popular type of filler used in the lips is hyaluronic acid, which can last from 12 to 18 months. However, if you don't like the results or an error has occurred, there are treatments to reverse lip fillers.
Different fillers tend to dissolve naturally at different rates, and if you want to maintain the look you achieved with a filler, you can arrange touch-up appointments to inject more filler every time it starts to break down. The location of the filler is an important factor in determining how long it will last. If the filler is located farther away from direct blood flow than elsewhere, this means that the cells that secrete hyaluronidase will not be able to reach the hyaluronic acid gel and, therefore, will not be able to dissolve it. Of course, if the filling is well done and not exaggerated, you should only have to dissolve the filling if an error has occurred.
Errors can include irregular volume, migrating, or simply not liking the results. It's important to note that if a hyaluronic acid filler is inadvertently injected into an artery, it can stop blood flow to the skin or eyes, potentially leading to skin loss, scarring, or even blindness. Before you give yourself your first filler injection, you may want to know when you'll see the results, how long they'll last, and how long they'll take to dissolve if you don't like the results. Most hyaluronic acid fillers used on the lips, jaw and cheeks, including Juvederm and Restylane, are metabolized after 6 months to a year.
Sculptra can continue to provide results on the face for up to two years. There are harder fillers such as calcium hydroxylapatite (such as Radiesse), which are generally used to contour areas such as the cheeks, the jawline and deeper wrinkles. If you want your filler to dissolve, there are treatments available such as heat-based “fractional laser” or radiofrequency microneedles that can help diffuse the filler and allow lymphatic fluid drainage to be more efficient. Doctors also use hyaluronidase forums which dilutes its solvent with saline solution and often combines the injections with a same-day collagen-stimulating treatment. It takes time for the filler to break down, integrate with the surrounding tissue and begin to moisturize the skin.
So if you're looking for a long-lasting solution for your lip fillers, make sure you find a qualified doctor who can provide you with a safe and effective treatment.
