Sapna Palep of Spring Street Dermatology. The most commonly used dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a natural compound that helps the production of collagen and elastin. For lines and wrinkles closer to the skin, the doctor may choose a thinner product to fill the contour and soften the skin. These products can be metabolized more quickly and will last 6 to 12 months.
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. The effects of dermal fillers can last between three months and two years. It depends on the product being used and where on the body the product is injected. So we're going to analyze it and give you a clear idea of the results you can expect.
First of all, the duration of a fill depends on the type of filling used. 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. Restylane treatments usually don't take more than an hour to perform, and patients usually notice some initial improvement later that week.
Although results vary from individual to individual, for most patients Restylane lasts around 10 months. 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. That's why biostimulant fillers like Sculptra tend to last longer than hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Restylane and Juvederm. There are many different fillers on the market, however, most of them are hyaluronic acid (HA) based fillers.
The patented technologies used to make the fillers also affect the longevity of the fillers. In addition to the type of dermal filler you receive, the treatment area can affect the duration of the dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are an injectable treatment most commonly used to help improve facial volume, facial contour lines, and minimize wrinkles. Here is a list of areas typically treated with fillers, in order of fill longevity from top to bottom, with 1 being the most durable and 6 the shortest areas.
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. Based on my extensive experience with FDA-approved fillers in the current market, I believe that most patients should expect to receive a filler treatment every 9-12 months, except when their lips are being treated. 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. Dermal fillers involve injecting a product, usually hyaluronic acid, into the face to restore or improve facial features. .
