Lip filler are not lasting long enough. What would you recommend?

Dear Mazey,It may be the technique rather than the type of filler, so I would suggest trying a different injector. If your lip volume is dissipating too rapidly, it may be because the gel is being injected in a deep plane.  The technique I use to inject lips is different than the technique for filler treatments on other parts of the face.Good luck!

I agree with the other surgeons
here who have said that your results really should be lasting much longer. If
you’re positive the filler being used is really JUVÉDERM® and you know that
your injector is very experienced with lip augmentation, you might want to
consider trying one of the other dermal fillers instead to see if you get
longer-lasting results. Another option is to enhance your lips via fat transfer
or with lip implants, which both offer the primary benefit of permanence. Visiting
a skilled cosmetic surgeon with plenty of expertise is a must for the best
results in performing either of these procedures.

sometimes this is injected wrong and little to deep. you may want to have your doctor add a little more or speak with the doctor about other options. there is also silicone injections too but they have to be done a little at a time .

Dear ReaderThere are many types of fillers.  Some may last longer than others.  Your surgeon would be able to discuss the options with you in more detail.  An alternative filler may be the patient's own fat.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

If you are metabolizing the filler I suggest using a different one such as restylane, perlane, or voluma, or considering fat injections.  Make sure you are going to a very experienced injector.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Lip fillers not working and not lasting long enough.  This is a common complaint I hear from patients. That's why for 35 years I have used fat to permanently correct this problem. This lasts forever and does not need to be repeated. However it requires a very experienced surgeon to do this.

Thank you for your question.I recommend scheduling a follow up with your injector to evaluate your before and after photos. In addition, you may want to attempt another product - something with more density. Best,   

Ensure that the injector is using "genuine" juvederm (or restylane), ensure that you are choosing an experienced and expert physician injector, and ensure that your objectives are reasonable. It seems that you after the swelling subsides, you are not getting the results you want. You should be able to get at least 6 months of quality results from the treatment.

Fillers sometimes disappear faster in areas with motion like the lips as opposed to other areas like the nasall labial folds.You can try other longer lasting fillers but be careful some are not appropriate for the lips and all must be injected with skill because if you get a result you don't like it will be a long wait before it improves

This is very rare but I frequently use the patient's own fat in situations like yours. Recovery is a little longer but longevity is much better.