Juvederm Results Still Visible After a Year - Will It Disappear?

Question

I had lip augmentation 11 months ago with Juvederm in my upper lip. It is still visible - of course, a lot less, but definitely not like it was before the treatment. When can I expect it to disappear completely? (I'm positive it was Juvederm - my doctor talked me into it exactly because she said it wouldn't last that long.) Is it normal and if not, what can I do about it?

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

It is possible for Juvederm to last one year or longer in some people.  It can stimulate some collagen which will also give fullness.  If you would like your doctor to remove the Juvederm, hyaluronidase can dissolve it.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Juvederm and other fillers like Restylane and Perlane will last varying periods of time, depending on how deep it is injected and where it is injected. As well, your own metabolism and how much movement you have in your face can also determine how quickly it breaks down. In the lips, I find most patients have 3-6 months duration, although I have certainly seen longer in some patients. If you want it gone faster, there is thankfully an antidote called hyaluronidase which can dissolve the remainder for you.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

All fillers have different lengths of staying power in different patients. I find that Juvederm or Restylane tend to last a shorter time in areas of movement or pressure such as the lip. Be patient. I am sure it will dissipate.

Mikel Lo, MD · Answer

Don't worry--Juvederm will not last forever.  The body will eventually break it downas it typically last 6-9 months.  If you want to hasten the breakdown of Juvederm, you can have an enzyme that digests the Juvederm so you don' t have to worry about it anymore.  Good luck!

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

If you dislike the juvederm and there is any there you can dissolve with hyaluronidase. However, if you are patient it will dissolve on its own. Are you having a problem with it? Do you want to do your lips again? Are you aware that you can add more even with this there or choose another filler , like Restylane, even if some Juvederm remains?

Juvederm Results Still Visible After a Year - Will It Disappear?

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Answer: It's not permanent!

Answer: It's not permanent!

Answer: You can dissolve juvederm if you dislike it

Answer: You can dissolve juvederm if you dislike it

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Juvederm Results Still Visible After a Year - Will It Disappear?

Answers (8)

Answer: It's not permanent!

Answer: It's not permanent!

Answer: You can dissolve juvederm if you dislike it

Answer: You can dissolve juvederm if you dislike it

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