The desire to restore your youthful looks and enhance your facial features is entirely natural. For many people, they tend to start with lip enhancement, but then ask themselves, “I wonder how long lip fillers last?
Everything you need to know about lip fillers is in this helpful guide, helping you to set realistic expectations before undergoing this non-invasive aesthetic treatment.
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How Long Do Lip Fillers Typically Last?
You may be surprised to read that the length of time lip fillers typically last can vary between 6 and 12 months.
As most lip fillers are made from hyaluronic acid fillers, a naturally occurring substance that helps the skin retain moisture and stay hydrated, it’s good for your body.
Unfortunately, over time, the body naturally breaks down the filler material until it completely dissolves.
Luckily, there’s no risk in re-administering lip fillers.
What Affects Lip Filler Longevity?
There are several factors that can influence how long lip fillers last:
- Your metabolism and how your body processes filler
- The injection technique used during the lip filler procedure
- The type of dermal filler or premium fillers used
- Your lifestyle factors, including excessive sun exposure or heat
- Your natural lip structure and facial movements
As you can imagine, there are positive things you can do to extend the lip volume you’ve acquired via lip fillers, but also things that can be detrimental to it, too.
For example, if you love to go sunbathing despite knowing that sun and heat exposure have a negative impact on longevity, you’re playing with fire.
What Results Can You Expect?
One of the best benefits of lip filler treatment is that the results are pretty much instantaneous. Just be aware that some of that “enhancement” may in fact be temporary swelling.
Once the swelling has disappeared, you will be left with a balanced, natural-looking smile rather than something that looks overdone.
Do Lip Fillers Hurt?
We would be lying if we said that you will 100% feel no pain; however, the numbing cream applied before the injectable treatments makes the procedure easily manageable.
Be prepared for the minor swelling and possible bruising, but these are temporary, and you will be in love with your new lips in no time.
Maintaining Your Results
Maintaining the results for up to 12 months is possible by following the after-care instructions provided.
However, we need to stress that time frame because lip fillers are not a permanent solution to lip enhancement, because the hyaluronic acid inside is something the body gradually breaks down.
Once completely dissolved, they may not return entirely to their original state but will certainly lose the volume that was added with the treatment.
Because the body naturally breaks down filler, regular touch-ups are recommended to maintain your desired look.
This is why some patients may choose a lip flip or additional filler treatment depending on their aesthetic goals.
So, how long do lip fillers last? While most fillers last several months, results vary depending on your body and lifestyle.
One thing is for sure, though: by having the treatment done by a skilled aesthetic practitioner, you are more likely to enjoy your new lips for much longer.
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