Hello! So I'm thinking about lip fillers since it's been an insecurity for all of my life. I have pretty thin lips and I'd like to make them fuller but I'm only 21 years old. I was wondering what would happen if I do this 10+ years (probably much longer) and then not do it anymore. What would have happened to my lips? Or what if I'm still doing it in 20 years? Will my lips have streched out? Can I do it for such a long time?
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October 17, 2015
Answer: Lip Fillers Long Term
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. Yes, it is common to have some swelling and bruising after fillers for lip augmentation which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can apply cold compresses to the treated area(s) to help reduce swelling and bruising. It is also advisable to avoid any NSAID’s s...
Please scehdule an appointment with a Board Certified Dermatologist as quickly as possible. They will be able to make a recommendation that may not be cosmetic related.
In Los Angeles, there are many women who have that over-augmented 'duck' look that you're describing. In my experience, this happens in one of two scenarios. One is when just too much product has been used to make the lips appear over-inflated in general. A second is that many patients and/or...
