Are you wondering how long a lip filler lasts? Read the article below and find out everything there is to consider and the secrets to making it last longer.
Lip fillers are one of the most popular aesthetic medicine treatments, particularly those based on hyaluronic acid (HA). This is because HA, being a molecule naturally present in the body, is usually well tolerated and guarantees immediate and lasting results.
Through fillers, lips can be plumped and rejuvenated and their shape improved.
Among the most frequently asked questions before considering undergoing this kind of treatment, one concerns the duration of the filler.
The fear is that the effect would last too little and that one would be forced to undergo several treatments at close intervals including the expense that this would entail. For those who fear needles, the fear is also linked to the fact of having to repeat the injections.
This article sheds light on the duration of the lip fillers and the factors that influence it. In particular, we will look at the following:
To answer the question “how long does a lip filler last”, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors that may influence the duration.
Before reviewing them, it is important to remember that hyaluronic acid fillers are among the so-called resorbable or biological ones. This means that HA is completely reabsorbed and it is this that makes it so well tolerated and almost free of contraindications and side effects.
For the same reason, the effects of a lip filler will gradually disappear over time. Thus, how does a lip filler treatment last?
Indicatively, the duration of a lip filler performed for the first time can vary from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 12 months.
There are two main factors affecting this:
- Quality of the injected product: only the best hyaluronic acid fillers allow for slower absorption, which makes it possible to prolong the effects of treatments for up to a year (with differences varying from subject to subject)
- Experience of the person performing the treatment: the filler should only be performed by a doctor specialised in aesthetic medicine
These factors must also include the patient’s lifestyle. In fact, there are habits that help prolong the life of a lip filler and others that may compromise it.
Based on the above, let’s take a look at what could be the reasons why a lip filler does not last as long as it should.
- The poor quality of the hyaluronic acid used or the fact that the doctor did not use a specific product to plump up lips that are too thin
- The doctor’s lack of experience. In this respect, it is important to check the experience and reputation of the specialist
- The patient’s failure to follow the doctor’s instructions on what to do in the 2-3 days following treatment (avoid exposure to the sun, excessive heat and cold; avoid hot or spicy food or drink, make-up and exercise)
- An unbalanced diet and excessive consumption of sugar
- Excessive stress
- Smoking
- Excessive exposure to sunlight without adequate protection
- Not using specific HA-based moisturising products
In conclusion, by choosing a reliable and experienced aesthetic medicine doctor who will know how to identify the best product, following his or her post-treatment instructions and adopting a healthy lifestyle, the effect of lip fillers will last longer.
The result of hyaluronic acid fillers on the lips is immediately visible.
Immediately after the treatment, the lips will be particularly swollen, but the effect will stabilise over the following 5-7 days.
It is good to know that the duration of a lip filler for the first time is likely to be shorter than the one of subsequent treatments. Repeating the treatment will prolong the results over time.
To know how long a lip filler lasts, it is also important for the doctor to choose a specific hyaluronic acid for lips with certain viscoelastic characteristics.
In this manner, it will be possible to redefine the contours of the lips, both to restore their turgor and hydration due to aging, or to achieve an aesthetic change by acting on the increase in volume, independently of age.
We have seen the reasons why a lip filler does not last as long as it should. Let us now see which best practices increase the durability of lip fillers.
- Drinking plenty of water for proper tissue hydration. Given the characteristics of hyaluronic acid it is precisely water that is the raw material the filler needs most of all to keep well and for a long time
- Keeping stress at bay. Free radicals, whose production is increased by emotional stress, reduce the durability of the filler
- Avoid letting too much time pass between sessions. In fact, it is advisable to undergo the next treatment before the filler has completely reabsorbed
- Protect your lips with sun filters throughout the year
- Use specific cosmetic products based on low molecular weight HA (get advice from the treating specialist)
- Follow a healthy diet that favours vegetables, fruit, pulses and whole grains
Thus, to answer the question “how long does a lip filler last?” it is also necessary to take personal habits into account.
Given the above, how often should a lip filler be repeated? As we have explained, there are several variables to take into account.
The first certainly is regarding which hyaluronic acid filler to choose. Certainly, this is a decision that the aesthetic doctor must make. However, it is a good idea for the patient to ask as much information as possible about the manufacturer and the product that will be used. In fact, the quality of the raw material will be decisive to achieve the desired result, to minimise the risk of side effects, and to ensure that the treatment lasts as long as possible.
On average, it will be necessary to repeat the treatment after 7-8 months so that the previously administered hyaluronic acid is not completely reabsorbed.
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