Dermal fillers are a popular injectable treatment used to improve facial volume, contour lines, and minimize wrinkles. Depending on the type of filler used, results can last anywhere from six months to five years. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers, such as Restylane, typically last nine to twelve months, while biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra and Radiesse can last up to two years. Juvaderm and Sculptra facial fillers are known to last the longest.
The longevity of dermal fillers also depends on the area of the face being treated. Areas with more movement, such as the lips, tend to break down and dissolve the filler at a faster rate. For lines and wrinkles closer to the skin, thinner products are used to fill the contour and soften the skin, which can be metabolized more quickly and last for six to twelve months. Undergoing a dermal filler treatment is quite simple and is not much different from most other cosmetic injections.
The hyaluronic acid gel that makes up these fillers is injected deep into the wrinkle and essentially highlights the wrinkle. If you start to lose volume in your face, dermal fillers can be a way to restore a youthful contour, and dermal fillers under the eyes can ease the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes. In addition to the type of filler used, there are other factors that can influence the longevity of the dermal filler. It is important to receive facial filler injections from a certified professional surgeon to ensure that clients do not experience any pain or discomfort.
Depending on the type of facial fillers received, some require more maintenance and more frequent injections than others. Sculptra injections can be done in less than an hour, and since this is another injection that stimulates collagen production, results develop gradually over the months following treatment. Dermal fillers are an effective way to reduce wrinkles and restore volume in areas of the face that have lost elasticity due to aging or sun damage.
