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How Long Do Lip Fillers Last? Realistic Expectations

Thinking of getting lip fillers? Probably one of the first questions most people tend to ask is: how long do they last? The answer is, results are temporary, but how long they hang around in the flesh depends on a few things. Here is a simpler breakdown of what one should expect. 


Average Lifespan of Lip Fillers

Most of the modern lip fillers use hyaluronic acid (HA), which draws water to itself and adds volume. On average, these fillers last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. For instance, highly asked brands such as Juvéderm® and Restylane® will usually keep the lips plump for about 6 months, but with the newer formulas like Restylane Kysse or Juvéderm Volbella, you're looking at formulations lasting somewhere close to 12 months. Other filler brands that last longer elsewhere on the face may technically be in the region of 18 months, but because lips break filler down faster, the arrival for them is shorter.

Being realistic is key: fillers aren't forever. More people usually see volume start to fade after 6-9 months, while some experience results for a year or longer.


Anything That Detracts from Longevity?

Several factors affect how long your results last:

  • Metabolism and Age: Younger people will burn through filler at a faster rate.
  • The Filler: Type and Amount: Thick fillers with very high cross-linking last longest; soft flexible fillers do not perform as well.
  • Moving: Speaking, chewing, smiling - the more the mouth moves, the quicker the filler breaks down.
  • Lifestyle: Smoking, high sun exposure, or very intense exercise may all decrease the lifespan of fillers.
  • Injector Skill: Placement technique really makes a difference; experienced injectors always know how to make results last.


Maintenance And Touch-Ups

The LIP FILLER dissolves slowly over the months.  Most people get a touch-up anywhere between six months and a year after the procedure itself. In a way, beauty maintenance: a little injection to refresh your appearance for some continuity. Some providers will even suggest having some mini top-ups prior to the complete fade away.

Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Fillers

They are not eternal, but the proper habits can help:

  • Hydrate: HA needs plenty of water.
  • Petrify: Sunscreen balm must be applied; tanning beds and saunas should be avoided.
  • Don't smoke: Smoking deteriorates the filler and forms lip lines.

Follow aftercare – avoid rubbing, heavy exercise, or pressure on your lips right after treatment.

Do not rub your lips, do not engage in any house hold activity involving rigorous work or applying any strain on the lips.

Once the after-effects are experienced, keep your lips highly moisturized and your skin healthy in the long run.


Conclustion 

While Aesthetic Dermal fillers are an excellent chance for enhancement in volume and shape, they tend to last usually between six to 12 months. Alterations in metabolism, physical activity, or the filler itself can cause these changes. Maintenance treatment alongside a good life will ensure the diamond-looking lips stay vibrant with flair-natural and real.