If I get botox and lip filler and I can't afford to keep it up will I return to how I look before injections?

Question

Getting botox/fillers will not cause me to look worse if I don't keep them up, will they? I'm gong on Vaca and wanna look my best but probably won't be able to continue with treatment afterwards...

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, botox will wear off around 3-4 months after injection. The filler will eventually wear off as well.  For example, Voluma typically wears off between 18-24 months. Aside from aging, you will return to how you looked before injections.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you don't keep up the Botox and filler injections, they will wear off in from three to six months. Your lips and skin will return to their pre-treated state. You should not experience any negative effects from discontinuing treatment. Please see an expert if you decide to continue treatments. Best, Dr. Emer

Charles M. Boyd, MD · Answer

If a patient receives Botox or lip fillers and decides not to receive further injections, your facial appearance will simply return to how it was before injections. Botox commonly lasts around 3-4 months, while lip filler longevity will vary depending on the filler.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

After everything wears off, the face should return to where you were but you have to account for the aging process. There is no skin stretching of extra wrinkles from the procedures.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

When Botox wears off anywhere from 3-6 months you will return to the way you looked previously with no untoward effects or appearance

Melissa Toyos, MD · Answer

Yes, just like Cinderella. Only a little older and without the wrinkles that you would have naturally developed over that time.

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

As you well know, given your extensive history on this platform, that these are temporary treatments and will wear off. Its is difficult to say what the outcome will be if they are not maintained as recommended. Always seek prescriptive medical treatments from an experienced and board certified dermatologist, facial plastic or general plastic surgeon for optimal results.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

You should continue with the Botox and fillers if they give you the look you desire. Unfortunately, you will continue to age with or without these enhanements and therefore, a maintenance regimen is recommended. Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS

Corey Frucht, MD, PhD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. Yes, Botox and (most) fillers will wear off eventually and you will return to your pre-treatment appearance, though the aging process does continue, of course. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with an expert. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

Michael J. Denk, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Of course not, you will not look worse. My prediction is that you will like your appearance to the point where you will find a way to keep it up. Remember, the effects of Botox can last at least 4 months, and fillers can last up to 8 to 12 months, depending on which product was used. Best of luck. Enjoy your vacation.

If I get botox and lip filler and I can't afford to keep it up will I return to how I look before injections?

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