Can alcohol dissolve lip filler faster?

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I got my injection a week ago, I didn't drink for 48 hours after but later I drank a lot. Can it affect my lips? I’m very worried.

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

I understand your concern, but rest assured it is unlikely your alcohol consumption will have an effect on the longevity of your dermal filler. Alcohol immediately following your treatment may increase your bruising risk but at this point, I would not expect it to be a problem. I will say some patients definitely metabolize dermal fillers faster than others, though it may be due to other factors than alcohol.  Enjoy the results of your treatment!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Consuming alcoholic beverages will not cause changes to the longevity of your fillers.  Typically lip filler results last six to nine months depending on amount and type of filler selected.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

Drinking alcohol will not make the results from your lip filler dissolve or fade faster. So no need to worry!

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

The only thing alcohol can do it make you more prone to bruising. Other than that, it will have zero affect. And will not affect the longevity in any way. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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