A great way to prolong your fillers is to not put them under stress or pressure. Try to sleep on your back, as this removes pressure that will dissipate and agitate the filler. Be gentle with your skin, and don't scrub or push on your face during your skincare routine.
There are several techniques that can increase the longevity of your treatment, including minimizing your exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and practicing a diligent skin care routine.
Answer: Every Body Is Different Genetics, metabolism, exercise level, the type of filler used, and some studies even suggest sun exposure, can all affect how quickly your body breaks down HA filler.
Some professionals have suggested that it may also help with the duration of dermal fillers. Other supplements that may improve skin tone and therefore assist with the look of fillers include vitamin c, omega-3 fatty acids, collagen peptides, and more.
AHA and retinols will NOT negatively affect your fillers and botox; if anything, they help in tandem (synergistically) to give you a smoother and better hydrated, plumped, look. I always combine them for the optimal results in my patients. Hope this reassures you. Kind regards,Dr Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon.
Increase your water intake: Hydration keeps wrinkles at bay and can help maintain filler injections. Drinking water throughout the day can hydrate your skin and slow the process of breaking down the filler.
Areas of the face that experience more movement, such as the lips and around the mouth, tend to dissolve filler faster. This is because the constant muscle activity in these areas can metabolize the filler material more quickly than in less active areas.
Dermal fillers like hyaluronic acid rely on collagen for support. With reduced collagen, fillers may not last as long or look as natural.
Bellafill is the only dermal filler that stimulates collagen growth long term to help maintain your youthful appearance for up to 5 years.
The idea that fillers ruin your face is a common misconception. When injected correctly, dermal fillers do not inherently damage your facial appearance. However, improper use can lead to undesirable outcomes such as thickened skin, more noticeable facial folds, and an overall older appearance.
“Pillow face” occurs when too much filler is injected into areas like the cheeks, nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth), lips, and under-eye area. This repeated overfilling can result in a bloated, round appearance that looks far from natural.
Massaging the Area: Gentle, consistent massage in the area where the filler was injected may help to break it down. Be careful with this method, though—too much pressure could lead to unintended consequences.
Hyaluronidase is highly effective in reversing filler treatments and restoring a natural appearance. In the filler dissolving process, hyaluronidase is injected into the areas where the unwanted filler is present.
Increased Exercise
There's this trade off between having a healthy lifestyle and having healthy-looking skin with dermal fillers. Because your body tends to metabolize fillers faster when you do extensive exercise routines.
Composed of hyaluronic acid, a substance that's naturally found in the body, people are using fillers to help the appearance of the natural ageing process. Over time, as facial movement increases in areas like the lips or cheeks, it causes the filler to break down and dissolve at a quicker rate.
People with higher metabolisms will experience shorter filler results because their bodies will break the filler compound down faster than those with slower metabolisms. The same goes for other treatments such as BOTOX® and Dysport®.
EXTRA ZINC
Some studies have shown that Botox efficacy is linked to zinc levels within the body. Also, many individuals tend to have a slight zinc deficiency. Regularly taking a zinc supplement after your Botox treatment may prolong the anti-aging effects.
Long-term Skincare Maintenance After Botox and Fillers
Consider using: Hyaluronic Acid Serums: Helps to maintain hydration levels in the skin, giving it a plump, youthful appearance.
You should also avoid saunas, steam rooms, or placing heating pads where you have Botox as it will make it wear off a lot faster. If you need to be under direct sunlight, it's advisable that you use an SFP of at least 30 to minimize the heat and the damage it could cause to your Botox and your skin in general.
Fast metabolism: Some people naturally break down fillers more quickly. Excessive movement: Frequent lip movements, like those caused by speaking or eating, can accelerate filler breakdown. Improper injection technique: The skill of your practitioner plays a crucial role in filler longevity.
Injections into the nose, lips, nasolabial folds, and forehead (including glabella) seem to be more often reported for filler migration than injections into the cheeks. While nasolabial folds and lips are major targets for filler placement, the nose and forehead are less commonly treated.
The application of heat and steam within the early stages of the dermal filler introduction can break down the filler, which could impact on your overall results. Therefore it is advisable that you avoid having a hot shower, bath or sauna 48 hours after treatment to prevent any unwanted breakdown of the product.