Lip filler still there 4 years on - does it need to be dissolved? (Photo)

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. If you still see noticeable filler in your top lip nearly four years after your last injection, it’s possible that some of it has migrated or simply not broken down completely. While some hyaluronic acid fillers can gradually diminish over time, significant migration or lasting volume may require intervention. If you're unhappy with the appearance and feel that the filler is not settling naturally, dissolving it with hyaluronidase is a viable option. This enzyme effectively breaks down hyaluronic acid fillers and can help restore a more natural lip shape. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Filler can remain for several years for some patients. You can continue to allow the body to metabolize it naturally or you can have it injected with hyaluronidase to dissolve it. See an expert injector for an evaluation.

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overtime the body metabolizes the product and it usually will just break down. For some people, they do need to go through the dissolving process. If that is bothering you, I would recommend seeing an injector to dissolve the remaining product so it doesn't migrate further.