What Caused Rapid Loss of Juvederm Filler in my Lips?

Hi Yana, I agree with Dr. Salemy. As with other aspects of your health, certainly smoking can adversely affect the longevity of the product. If you have to return within a month for more product, you may ask your physician if you can be charged for the wholesale cost of the product only. The less you move and use your lips, the longer the product will usually last. Be well. Dr. P

Yana, Even though we are told that Juvederm can last up to a year, the reality is this varies from patient to patient. Some folks metabolize the product much quicker than others, so what has happened with your lips does sometimes happen. Two other factors that sometimes cause this more rapid loss of volume after injection include the depth of injection (how deep the product was placed) as well as the amount. If the Juvederm was injected too deep, it has a tendency to sometimes be absorbed... more

The loss of volume you noticed about a month after lip fillers is normal, and is more likely associated with reduction of lingering swelling that is common when lips are treated. Do not worry about this, and in fact, be comfortable going back for small touch ups until you achieve the look you want AFTER the month of swelling reduces. Careful addition of more is always better than too much!

With lip injections I find that most patients have some degree of swelling, of which most will go down within a few days but some can linger up to 1 month.  When a filler such as Juvederm or Restylane seems to disappear in 1 month or less it is actually the swelling that is disappearing.  I tell my patients to think of the swelling as a bonus, its like getting extra filler for free, but unfortunately it only lasts a short time.  I also tell them to think of it as a preview... more

Juvederm augmentation for lips is an excellent procedure. It typically lasts from three to six months depending upon the individual. However, some patients who uses their lips alot and especially with smokers the cosmetic effect may be shortened. There is some evidence that with repeated augmentations that the cosmetic results may last longer. I hope this information helps.

Juvederm is an excellent hyaluronic acid based injectable that can be used effectively for facial contouring. Juvederm is commonly used around the lips, the smile lines, the marionette lines, under deep wrinkles, under deep scars, and even under the area of the eye. This dermal filler usually lasts approximately 8 to 10 months after injection. However, every patient is different and the amount of time in the last in your skin may vary. If you have noticed a significant decrease in... more

Juvederm in the lips can last up to 6 months because the lips a mobile structure. It is not common for it to last just one month but your body might metabolize this product differently then the average person who gets filler. Smoking can have negative effect with filler especially around the lips or mouth because you are always moving them which can decease the longevity of the product. The answer to your last question will have to answered with the doctor that you went to. I... more

Although Juvederm effects are promoted as lasting up to 18 months - this claim is not necessarily pertaining to the lip and mouth areas wherein product degrades much more readily. This study is also based on the fact of having touch ups at very specific times. Besides the repeated action that comes with smoking, excessive UV exposure may also degrade the product much quicker. You may also want to try Restylane with your next treatment to compare the two products. We have several patients... more

Hi. 1) Because the lips move so much, Juvederm injections in the lips do not last as long as in other places. But one month is unusually short. Of course I don't know what happened. 2) I would try it one more time. It might be related to technique. But if you looked good initially, your doctor probably did a good job.

In general, cross linked hyaluronic acid fillers (e.g Juvederm) are excellent for creating lip volume and last 3-6 months.  There is some initial swelling with the injection that resolves over 30 days, so the lip may lose some volume.

If you had juvaderm ultra injected into your lips the product should last about 6 months. However, the mouth is fairly  mobile and the product may dissipate sooner, but 1 month is awfully short!  Are you sure it was Juvaderm?