Why has my filler lasted 4 years? Can I get just the problem part dissolved?

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I had filler in My smile lines 4 years ago! I was never happy and as it hasnt even started to dissolve i had the marriot lines done to try and even it out ..its made it look worse is it possible to dissolve as ive just found out with injectable dissolve to just dissolve the problem area?

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The hyaluronic acid fillers do not last this long. Are you sure it was one of those. If it was something more permanent like silicone it will not disappear.

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

We have no before and after pictures nor any information about you or the filler to review to enable an appropriate response. What was the filler? why do you think the filler has lasted this long? what is your doctor who did the injection say about your concerns?

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

You did not mention what type of filler you had injected.  Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm do not last that long.  These HA fillers are the only ones which can be dissolved.  If you had a permanent filler, it will not dissolve.

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