Fillers restore the lost volume in the face with minimal downtime. Fillers can last about 6 months-2 years. Some fillers can last up to 5 years. A facelift's effect can last even longer.
Bellafill is the only filler approved to treat acne and the only one shown to last around five years. Bellafill was approved for use on acne scars based on the strength of a double-blind, randomized trial on about 150 subjects with acne scars receiving treatment.
While the filler itself doesn't stay in your system, its effects last a lifetime. Hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, is non-permanent. Composed of a sugar molecule which is also produced naturally in the body, it generally dissolves and is excreted by the body in six to nine months.
Deep injections may last as long as 12 months, and newer products on the market may last up to two years.
Long Term Use: Over time, long term use of dermal fillers can result in weakness of the muscles of the face, head and neck. These side effects can have undesirable consequences when swallowing, with vocal cord function and eye movements, including double vision.
Talking, eating, breathing, kissing – you name it, the lips are involved, which is why fillers in the lips break down much faster than those in, say, the tear troughs.
What is filler migration? Filler migration is the movement of a dermal filler from its injection site to another area of the body. While it is possible for fillers to migrate, this side effect is extremely rare and can be avoided by choosing a qualified injector.
The dermal fillers mentioned are not permanent, and breakdown in the skin over time. “Since the results are only temporary you can expect your pre-treatment wrinkles to re-appear after the effects of the fillers resolve,” explains Dr. Hanson.
Treatment to remove Juvéderm and other hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvéderm products (including VOLUMA and VOLBELLA), Restylane products, and Belotero, can be partially or completely removed with an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
When wrinkles begin to appear
When fillers become overused, the minimally invasive procedures that once worked stop producing results. As a result, patients may start to see heavy wrinkles in the form of laugh lines, marionette lines, and other wrinkles around the face.
Juvederm and Restylane fillers last longer than other fillers. Juvederm and Restylane are currently the longest-lasting and most durable dermal fillers on the market. Juvederm and Restylane are families of hyaluronic acid fillers with numerous possible formulations.
While both treatments are considered effective, Juvéderm works quicker and lasts longer. Botox can take a few days to take effect and the results wear off after a few months. You will need follow-up treatments to maintain your results, no matter which treatment you choose.
So while the body naturally breaks them down over time, there is a way to speed up the process: Injections of hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase is what the body produces naturally to break down fillers, so by injecting more, it allows the lips to regain natural shape quicker, usually going down within 3-4 days.
Dermal filler removal involves an injection of the enzyme hyaluronidase, which dissolves hyaluronic acid (the main ingredient in our filler formulations) in a matter of hours. It can be done at any time, allowing you to change your results whenever you choose.
Results depend on which filler was originally used and how much it has built up over time – sometimes more than one session of hyaluronidase may be needed. It's possible to partially dissolve filler without dissolving all of it, if a simple adjustment is what you need to soften your look.
There is a very common misconception that dermal fillers can make skin sag, however we can safely say that this is FALSE. People assume that once they have been fully absorbed by your body you will be left with loose, hanging skin leaving you looking even older than you did previously.
To answer simply, no, dermal fillers will not make you look unnatural. If done by a professional, dermal fillers can accentuate your features rather than attempting to create a new look.
Filler fatigue is a term associated with the repeated use of filler injections over an extended period. With time, patients feel the filler is no longer giving them the results they had previously.
How can I prevent migration? Your best protection against filler complications is to do extensive research before choosing a practitioner. Look at client testimonials, before and after pictures and check the practitioner's credentials and experience before choosing who to go with.
If your lip fillers have migrated, it will almost always be noticeable visually. This can be presented in many ways; from a puffy upper lip, a lack of a defined border between the lip edge and above and/or below the lip border.
While massage can sometimes improve mild symptoms such as moderate lumpiness or slight asymmetry, don't perform massage on your fillers unless instructed to do so by your plastic surgeon or injector.
Drinking plenty of water can keep your skin hydrated and enhance the effect of hyaluronic acid fillers. After your treatment, we can recommend skin care products that complement the effects of your filler type.
Lip fillers are temporary
The experts at Body+Beauty Lab can let you know how long to expect results to last during your initial treatment. When the treatment is dissolved, patients will notice their lips return to their normal appearance.
Juvederm migration is exactly what it sounds like. In rare cases, facial fillers like Juvederm can migrate to another site of your face within a few days of your injections. This happens when the filler moves before it has fully bonded with your facial tissue.
In the event of circulation loss, the dermal filler would need to be dissolved within 24 hours of diagnosis of necrosis to save the tissue, otherwise, there's a potential need for a skin graft and surgical intervention to reconstruct the face.