How long does a facial fillers last in the face?

Thank you for your question.  Voluma is a very good filler for your cheeks and midface.  It is a bit of a larger molecule, so it is usually placed deeper in the skin, (subdermal).  The sales people will tell you it lasts about 2 years.  In our experience it last about a year and a half.  As far as Juvederm Ultra Plus, (which we like for the nasolabial folds), and Juvederm Ultra, (which we like for the lips), the sales people will tell you it lasts about a year, in reality about 9 months. Every person is different so it can last a longer or shorter time period, depending on the patient.  It has been our experience that some folks that are hypermetabolic, (in the gym twice a day, etc.), tend to break down Botox and Fillers faster.  Each individual is different though. Please see a well trained, experienced injector.  Discuss your goals, and you should be able to come up with a plan.Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLas Vegas Plastic Surgery

Hi and thank you for your question! The longevity of filler in face is primarily dependent on the type of filler and it can range from 6 months to 2 years for commonly used hyaluronic acid fillers. Assuming that you got Voluma, it is generally expected to last up to 2 years although individual results may vary. Regardless, one of the advantages of hyaluronic acid fillers such as Voluma is that we can easily revise or dissolve them with enzyme injection and if you are not happy with the results, you don't have to wait for the filler to go away on its own and it can be dissolved by your doctor if needed. I hope it helps and good luck!

If you aren't happy with your results you can go back to your provider and ask for hyaluronidase to essentially dissolve it. Make sure you are with a skilled provider to do so. I find most fillers (depending on which one you had and how much) usually last 1 year and slightly longer at best. Best of Luck. 

Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Each person metabolizes filler at different rates depending on the amount and type injected as well as where the product was placed in the face.  Based on your narrative it sounds that you had Voluma placed into your cheek and are unhappy with the volume it created.  The good news is that it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase to restore your previous appearance.  Hope this helps.

Hi, thank you for your question! The duration of filler differs from patient to patient depending on how fast your body metabolizes the product. Typically cheek filler last anywhere from 12 to 14 months. If you do not like the product that was placed in your cheeks I would recommend following up with your provider. Your provider should be able to hylenex the area to remove the filler.