How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last? An Overview of the Longevity of Dermal Fillers

The crow’s feet around your eyes are the first thing you see when you look at yourself in a photo.

The laugh lines around your mouth are not as “cute” as you once thought they might be as you got older.

You’re self-conscious of the wrinkles in your forehead.

There is a quick and efficient answer to ridding your face of unwanted contours and wrinkles all while enhancing your youthful volume:

Dermal fillers.

Here we answer a commonly asked question, “how long do fillers last?”.

This guide explains what dermal fillers are and the different types available. We share the most common dermal filler treatment areas and provide insight into the longevity of the different types of facial dermal filler options available.

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are a popular injectable facial treatment commonly used to:

  • Help smooth lines and creases
  • Hide deep acne scars
  • Minimize wrinkles.

Facial dermal fillers are injected beneath the skin to enhance skin aesthetics by returning long-lost youthful volume.

Although dermal fillers have been around for nearly 50 years, they have continued to change and advance over time.

Originally, dermal fillers were bovine collagen. But after learning that it caused excessive swelling and provided no great long-lasting results, the fillers were changed to hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural gooey substance found in our bodies, and when used as dermal fillers, has safe and long-lasting results.

Today, a variety of dermal fillers exist, including:

  • Calcium hydroxylapatite
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Polyalkylimide
  • Polylactic acid
  • Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA)
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How Do Dermal Fillers Work?

Dermal fillers are an injectable treatment most often used to help enhance facial volume, facial contour lines, and minimize wrinkles.

Two types of facial wrinkles are common:

  1. Static wrinkles are lines or folds in the face that are present and visible when a person’s face is resting and expressionless.
  2. Dynamic wrinkles are ones caused by repetitive muscle contractions, like smiling or squinting of the eyes.

By adding volume underneath the skin, dermal fillers are most effective in removing static fillers.

Bridgetown Aesthetics offers a variety of dermal filler options for different needs. Contact us today to discuss how we can help.

Do Fillers Ever Go Away?

If you’re considering having a dermal filler treatment, you might be wondering, “how long do fillers last in your face?”.

Does filler ever go away?

Facial dermal fillers are not usually permanent, so you should plan to get touch-ups as often as every three to twelve months depending on the type of filler you receive and which area of your face you are having treated.

How Long Do Fillers Last? Filler Type Makes a Difference

There are a handful of different types of dermal fillers, and the longevity of each one varies.

The soft gel-like injectables are made to smooth lines and replenish lost volume, most often in the face.

How long do fillers last in your face?

That all depends.

Bridgetown Aesthetics offers three different dermal fillers:

  • Bellafill 
  • Juvéderm
  • Juvéderm Voluma

Most dermal fillers fade over time without proper maintenance, while others can provide more permanent results if cared for correctly.

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Bellafill Dermal Fillers: How Long Do They Last?

If you’re looking to rid your face of smile lines and acne scars, Bellafill fillers provide long-lasting results.

The Bellafill dermal filler is made of collagen and polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA) and the effects are noticeable immediately following treatment.

Bellafill can rid your face of smile lines for up to five years and acne scars for one year.

Juvéderm Dermal Fillers: How Long Do They Last?

One of the most popular hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, Juvéderm, is used to help eliminate smile lines, marionette lines, and vertical lip lines. The injection is delivered just underneath the surface of the skin.

Juvéderm dermal fillers are a safe option because hyaluronic acid (HA) is naturally found throughout the body.

The gooey substance that is HA helps to smooth out wrinkles and leave the skin healthy and glowing.

The results of the popular Juvéderm fillers last up to one year.

Juvéderm Voluma Dermal Fillers: How Long Do They Last?

As a part of the Juvéderm family, Juvéderm Voluma is designed to correct deep age-related facial deficits in adults over 21 years old.

Unlike the Juvéderm dermal fillers, Juvéderm Voluma fillers are injected deep into the skin to deposit the filler as close to the facial bone as possible.

The results of Juvéderm Voluma last up to two years.

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How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last in Various Treatment Areas?

How long do fillers last?

The different dermal fillers offered at Bridgetown Aesthetics have varying longevity. 

In addition to the type of dermal filler you receive, the treatment area can affect how long dermal fillers last.

Potential treatment areas typically include:

  • Nose
  • Lips
  • Cheeks
  • Under-eye

To help increase the longevity of facial fillers, implement the following:

  • Avoid any type of pressure on the treated areas including touching with your hands or sleeping on your face.
  • Stay on top of the recommended upkeep.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Bridgetown Aesthetics offers a free consultation to discuss your specific circumstances before moving forward with a treatment plan. Contact us today to get started.

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How Long Do Facial Fillers Last?

On average, facial fillers last about one year. Sometimes results fade as early as six months while other times results last close to two years.

How Long Do Nose Dermal Fillers Last?

If using a HA dermal filler around the nose, results can last up to one year. 

To help achieve maximum longevity of nose dermal fillers:

  • Do a maintenance treatment at 6 months
  • Have a follow-up appointment around 9-12 months

How Long Do Under Eye Dermal Fillers Last?

The longevity of under-eye dermal fillers vary but generally last around 9-12 months.

The long-lasting results is dependent on:

  • The dermal filler used
  • The characteristics of the recipient
  • Keeping up with maintenance

How Long Do Dermal Lip Fillers Last?

There are two types of dermal lip fillerspermanent and temporary.

The longevity of dermal lip fillers are dependent on:

  • The patient’s lifestyle
  • The type of filler used
  • Maintenance

Most often, dermal lip fillers last around 6 months.

Find Out How Long Dermal Fillers Might Last For You With a Free Consultation

Dermal fillers are designed to help enhance facial aesthetics by diminishing lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. 

Additionally, the varying dermal fillers help to increase facial volume and smooth out the skin.

If you are tired of the crow’s feet around your eyes or the laugh lines near your mouth, Bridgetown Aesthetics can help.

Take advantage of our free consultation to discuss your problem areas and find a solution today.

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