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How Long Does Restylane Last?

How long does Restylan last for real?  I had it once and it only lasted 2 months!

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29 Doctor Answers | Asked by daovin58 in fraser mi
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That Depends

Hi Daovin, There is no set time period that we can firmly guarantee Restylane lasting. It varies depending upon the area, the amount, the patient's activity level and metabolism. It lasts longest in areas that are the least mobile. It commonly lasts for a year or more under the lower eyelids when tear trough depressions are corrected. It disappears quickest in the most mobile areas like the lip, quicker in those that move their lips a lot (less unnecessary chatting anyone?). I have heard... more
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How long does Restylane last? It depends largely on the skill of your injector

There is no set timeline on how long a filler lasts. It all depends on how much is injected and the areas that are injected. If you put a very small (or too small) amount in, you won't get a good result and it will last a very short time. What I see in most of these cases where people say it 'didn't last' is that they only had a small budget for fillers and wanted too many areas injected at the same time. If I have a patient with unrealistic expectations, I tell them to either do one... more
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Restylane lasts 6-8 months

Restylane lasts anywhere from 6 to 8 months, although results vary quite a bit upon how fast the patient metabolizes the product, where it is injected and the amount of muscle movement. When Restylane is injected in the tear trough area, I typically see results lasting up to one year. If injected into  the lips, the results may last as short as 5 to 6 months since there is a lot of muscle movement that will cause depredation of the product.

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How long does Restylane last?

There are so many variables to this questions.  The package insert states 6 months, but in real life in can be anywhere from 3 months to a year or longer.  This has to do with a number of factors including the area in which it was injected, the depth of injection, if the patient was corrected to full correction and the individual factors, such as smoking.
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Restylane Longevity

Depending on the facial area, Restylane can last approximately 3 to 6 months.  While traces of Restylane may be found in the body up to 12 months, the full cosmetic benefits start to decrease 3 to 6 months, depending on the area treated.  Typically, 3 months for the lips, 6 months under the eyes and cheek.  After the third injection, the intervals tend to be longer and the body builds up collagen.
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Restylane results last about 6-9 months but several factors

Restylane injections last 6 to 9 months on average but it also depends on the site and the volume of product injected. After the initial treatment results often last longer if one does not wait until all of the product has dissipated. Restylane and all HA fillers have a unique feature of being hydrophilic (attract extracellular water to the injection site) which helps prolong the correction or improvement.
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Restylane effects last 3-9 months on average.

The effects of Restylane are reported to be effective for 3-9 months depending on how fast your body absorbs it.
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Restylane Lasts 6 to 9 months

Restylane generally lasts 6-9 months in most patients. In areas with a lot of movement, such as the lips, it usually lasts less long. In the area under the eyes, where there is less movement, it lasts longer. It is important to note that Restylane does not just suddenly disappear. It is slowly broken down and absorbed over time. People who need several vials of Restylane to start, may only need one vial every several months to maintain a youthful appearance.
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Hard to generalize but 6 -10 months good average

Restylane and juvederm are very similar. Juvederm has more than one concentration, the most dense versio lasts longer, sometimes over a year. Areas with a lot of motion , such as the lips- will subside a little sooner. 
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Restylane and Juvederm can last 9 - 15 months.

We have many patients that we see after a year who still have nice results with fillers.  These fillers may be done more frequently to "touch up" certain regions that may have lost some volume along the way. But overall, the products are safe, easy to use, easy to manipulate, and are reversible. These are the preferred products for new users to establish the goal for the treatments.
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Restylane duration

It could really depend on the area you are getting injected. Restylane can last up to 9 to 12 months in areas such as smile lines, under eye, and forehead. Injections into your lips could last closer to six months due to the muscle movement. If your Restylane only lasted for two months, you may have needed more.
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Depends where Restylane is placed and how much was placed

Great question. Restylane may only last 4-6 months in the lips but can last 2-3 years if placed under they eyes. I believe that is related to the amount of movement in a particular area. I have been doing filler under the eye for at least 4 years and have seem many of my patients lasting 2-3 years. I don't have any follow up on the 4 year patients unfortunately. I did my eyes 2 years ago and I still have at least 75% of it still there. Lastly, it is important to use enough filler to... more
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Restylane should last between 4-8 months

Restylane, when injected by a skilled practitioner, should last between 4-8 months. We find that the variability in the duration of the product is related primarily to the area of the face injected and the corresponding amount of facial movement. In most patients, we see Restylane duration of 3-4 months in the lips, 4-6 months in the Nasolabial folds (smile lines at side of nose to corners of mouth) and 6-8 months under the eyes (tear troughs for dark circles or bags).
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Restylane duration

The reality of Restylane or Perlane as it relates to duration is that it seems to be highly variable amongst individuals and is related to technique and location. I have found that Restylane or Perlane last 6-8 months in the nasolabial area but only 2 months when used in and around the lips. 
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Restylane should last six months, sometimes longer

The longevity of Restylane is often dependent on which area of the face it is injected. If it is injected for say scars it may last well beyond six months since there is very little movement in this area. However, injecting it into a place like the mouth area, which is undergoing much more movement causing a displacement and subsequent absorption. In this region, one would expect it to last at the other end of the duration spectrum, four to six months. The injector may have placed the... more
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Longevity of Restylane injections depends on how much was used and what areas were treated

Restylane is a safe and effective dermal filler. It is much better than collagen used to be considering how short it lasted and the fact that it had a potential for allergic reactions. The area of injection is important in how long it lasts. Areas of greater motion absorb the material faster like in the lips. In the lips we typically see 4-6 months duration. Areas of no motion like the cheeks can have it last over a year. The other factor we often see is in a patient who is on a... more
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Restylane lasts up to 12 months in some cases

Depending on where the Restylane is injected on your face, how it is injected and your body's response, Restylane may last up to 12 months. In certain areas of the face, such as the lips, where the blood flow is greater, and there is a lot of muscle activity, it may last only 2-4 months. In other areas such as the forehead, it may last much longer, even up to 12 months.
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How Long Does Restylane Last?

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid filler that eventually resorbs in the body after a period of time and this period does depend on various factors. In general, the company reports that it lasts 6-9 months. In places such as the lips and around the mouth, the product resorbs much faster (i.e., is metabolized faster) and this is because we have more movement in these areas. I have found that it typically asts 3 months and it is not unusual to hear that it lasted only 2 months in you.... more
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Restylane Fine Lines < Restylane < Perlane

Thank you for your question. Restylane will last from 9 to 12 months. It depends on the facial area treated, and it also varies from one patient to other patient. There is also a relationship between Restylane lasting and each individuals "metabolism rate". Mobility of the treated area is also important: Restylane lasts less time in more "mobile" areas (lips, nasolabial folds,...). The last factor we must consider is the "type" of Restylane used: Restylane... more
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Restylane longevity

It is difficult to product the future, especially in an individual case. Most will say that it will last about 6 months in the Nasolabial folds and lips. Everyone is different. Some will have it last longer. Some will break it down faster as they; talk more, they are hyper-metabolic (in the gym twice a day), or their particular biochemistry just breaks it down. Some may need a good amount of filler to begin with to get a good result. Best to go to a few... more
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Longevity of Restylane

Restylane can last up to one year depending on the area it was injected. Restylane only last 6 months if it is injected into the lips because this is mobile structure in which it has a lot of movement. It  also has do with a how a patient metabolize the product.
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Restylane lasts 6 to 10 months in most patients

Restylane will last 6 to 10 months in most patients. In areas that are subject to significant movement, such as the lips, Restylane will last around 6 months (and sometimes a little less). In areas that are not subject to signicant movement, such as the nasolabial folds (the lines between the nose and the corners of the mouth), Restylane may last up to 10 months (and sometimes a little more).
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How long does Restylane last?

Good question essentially below the eyes at the last in the neighborhood of six months. Subsequent injections have an additive effect and thus the improvement may last longer the more you're treated. Right in the tear trough just below the eyes I have seen this filler last as long as a year more. And the lips it has the shortest lifespan, somewhere in the neighborhood of three months. Chase Lay, MD
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How long does Restylane last?

This is a great question, and there is some nuance to the answer. First, the part of the face where the Restylane is injected will have a significant effect on how long it lasts. Areas that have more movement (e.g., around the mouth/lips) will break down and absorb the filler more quickly. Areas with less movement (e.g., the hollow area under the eyes) generally get a longer-term correction. Second, different patients have different metabolism. Some patients will get a... more
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How long does restylane last?

Typically, Restylane lasts 6 months as a general rule. When injected more superficially, I have found that it lasts longer. Typically, one injects superficially to fill fine lines. When injected deeper, it often lasts less. Additionally, areas that are prone to movement may not last as long. I often hear people complain that Restylane did not last for them. This often occurs from improper injection technique, when the product is injected in the deep dermis or beneath the... more
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Radiesse and Restylane comparison

Restylane lasts about 9 months in my experience. In some non-dynamic areas, it may last over one year. I use Radiesse for long term facial volume enhancement.
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Restylane lasts approximately six months but depends on facial placement

A frequent question is "how long will it last?" There is no set answer. In areas such as under the eyes where there is not alot of mobility it can last up to a year. In areas around the lips and mouth or nasolabial area it may last six months or more. It also depends on someone's metabolism and genetics. It is really impossible to give a definite, rather a range of time.
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How long does Restylane last?

Restylane lasts on average 6 to 8 months. The hyaluronic acid molecules found in Restylane are slowly degraded by your body soon after injection. You may begin to see the product fading after four moths and completely gone after 6 to 8 months. As many others have indicated, there is no guarantee how long it will actually last. When injected in areas where there is movement, such as the lips, it tends to go away faster. When placed into the lowest portion of the lower eyelid (tear... more
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Restylane Lasting Time

Restylane is a natural soft tissue dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles, fill folds (nasolabial folds), and add youthful volume to the lips, earlobes, and hollows beneath the lower eyes. Injections generally last 4 to 6 months, and accordingly treatments are scheduled approximately twice a year. The best cosmetic results are in those patients that have Restylane layered, i.e. a bit injected at a time, followed by further volume to get an... more
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