I got addicted to HA lip fillers. My lips won't return to old shape. Are they permanently damaged? (Photo)

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After my dad died I got addicted to overfilling and plumping my lips, for 2 1/2 years every couple of months I got "over" treated and injected, my top lip was massive and out of proportion. It's been 2 1/2 years since I last had anything injected into my lips, but they have not returned to their pre-treatment shape or normal movement, I'm scared I have permanent damage from multiple 'temporary' HA fillers, how can I treat them? If all the fillers dissolved is this scar tissue? Please help

Jay H. Ross, MD, FACS · Answer

The HA that is used for lip augmentation procedures will go away.  Consider letting the process take its course. Do not have anymore injections for one year. Then consider using the permanent lip implant. Then you do not have to ever have a filler placed into the lips.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

The lips probably have collagen in them from the fillers and will most likely stay that way. You can try using hyaluronidase for any "trapped" filler that seems to be resistant to degredation.

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