How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last? An Expert's Guide

Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive procedure used to add volume to the face in specific areas, such as the lips and cheeks. The most commonly used dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a natural compound that helps the production of collagen and elastin. Depending on the product being used and where on the body it is injected, the effects of dermal fillers can last between three months and two years. The patented technologies used to make the fillers also affect the longevity of the fillers.

For example, a hyaluronic acid-based filler such as Restylane can last 9 to 12 months, while Sculptra, a biostimulatory filler, can last up to 2 years. Radiesse and Bellafill are other examples of biostimulatory fillers. In areas of the face with more movement, such as the lips, for example, the constant movement of the muscles breaks down and dissolves the filler at a faster rate, and fillers tend to disappear faster in these more active areas. On average, facial fillers last about a year.

Sometimes the results disappear after six months, while other times the results last for about two years. Some dermal fillers have been studied to last about two years. The three fillers that tend to last the longest are Restylane Lyft, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne, Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse and Sculptra. One important thing to note is that you can enjoy visible facial rejuvenation or contouring results for longer than the duration of the specific filler injected.

A Juvederm facial filler is a type of hyaluronic acid injection used for clients looking to improve skin conditions, including acne scars, smoker's wrinkles around the mouth, forehead lines, and frown lines that form between the eyebrows. Patients who use dermal fillers under the eyes usually receive an injection in the cheeks and under-eye area to keep the face in balance. Restylane treatments usually don't take more than an hour to perform, and patients usually notice some initial improvement later that week. Here is a list of areas typically treated with fillers, in order of fill longevity from top to bottom:

• Lips
• Cheeks
• Nasolabial folds
• Marionette lines
• Forehead wrinkles
• Crow's feet

Although results vary from individual to individual, for most patients Restylane lasts around 10 months. Not to be confused with Botox, facial fillers (or dermal fillers) are a minimally invasive procedure that uses injections to add volume to the face in specific areas, such as the lips and cheeks. Facial dermal fillers aren't usually permanent, so you should plan to have touch-ups every three to twelve months, depending on the type of filler you receive and the area of your face being treated.