Lip fillers are a highly popular cosmetic treatment that offer immediate results with very little downtime or risk of complications. In fact, this form of treatment was so popular that following a 2019 survey of 51,000 UK young people, 68 percent of respondents stated that someone in their friendship group had undergone lip filler treatment. But how long do lip fillers last?
Typically, you can expect lip fillers to last between 12-18 months. Receiving top-up appointments will help to keep the results of the treatment for even longer. Younger people generally find that their lip fillers last less time than others as their bodies have a higher metabolism.
Keep reading to find out more about how long lip fillers last, and why hyaluronic acid lip fillers are so popular.
Why Do People Get Lip Fillers?
With time, our lips begin to lose volume. This effect is further exacerbated by smoking, sun damage and genetics. While dermal fillers cannot stop or reverse genetics or the ageing process, they can effectively tackle some of the visible signs. Lip fillers are an extremely popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment that offer quick results and minimal downtime. They can be used to increase volume, smooth wrinkles, and correct the shape of lips. This in turn can help to boost the confidence and self-esteem of those that receive the treatment.
How Long Will Lip Fillers Last?
The amount of time that lip fillers last will vary from person-to-person, but results can typically be expected to last between 12-18 months.
For younger people, as their metabolism tends to be higher than older people, their body breaks down the hyaluronic acid in the lip filler faster. This means that results will not always last as long for young people. To extend the longevity of the results of lip filler treatment, booking in for regular top-up appointments means that your enhanced lips can last for years.
What Are the Advantages of Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers can effectively target a number of areas of the lips that may have lost volume. Some of the key results include:
- Adding definition to the lip border
- Reducing smoker lines
- Lifting the corners of the mouth
- Enhancing lip volume
- Lifting and adding definition to cupid’s bow area
Lip fillers also offer a far less invasive option for restoring lost volume when compared to surgical lip augmentation treatments such as lip implants or a lip lift. These more invasive lip augmentation treatments also tend to be more expensive, and carry a higher risk of complications developing. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, are cheaper and carry less risks with minimal downtime required.
Are There any Risks Involved?
As with any cosmetic procedure, there are some risks involved in receiving dermal fillers for lips. These risks are generally limited to mild swelling, soreness and bruising at the injection sites. However, these minor side effects tend to subside within a few days following treatment. Some of the other rarer side effects following lip filler treatment can include:
- Bleeding
- Discoloration
- Vascular blockage
- Asymmetry
- Cold sore reactivation
- Lip filler bleed
- Infection
The likelihood that any of these side effects occur can be greatly reduced by booking an appointment for lip filler treatment with a qualified and experienced clinician.
Can Lip Fillers Be Reversed?
When using hyaluronic acid lip fillers, as hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance in the body, the injections can be broken down using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. While adverse side effects such as filler going lumpy are extremely rare and not serious, it may be preferable to break down the filler to prevent further symptoms developing. If this enzyme injection cannot be used to reverse the lip filler, the body will naturally break down the substance in 12-18 months.
How Can I Book Lip Filler Treatment?
To receive lip filler treatment, you will first need to contact a trustworthy clinician to book a detailed consultation. During this consultation, your goals of the treatment will be evaluated and a custom-made plan will be agreed upon.
At Infinity Aesthetics, we offer a number of lip augmentation treatments to give you lips that are defined, balanced and natural-looking. Book an appointment today using the link below, or contact us to find out more.
Dr. Owen Thomas has been a medical doctor for more than 20 years since qualifying from Cardiff in 1999, now specialising in aesthetics in London and Swansea. After a 2 year level-7 Master’s Degree course in injectable aesthetic treatments training at Harley Academy, and additional study with Empire Medical Training in the US and other experts renowned in their field, he won a scholarship in the prestigious Aesthetic Intelligence Fellowship run over 7 months in Kensington, London and Paris.
