Lip filler correction after 18 months? (Photo)

Typically lip filler can last anywhere from 6-18 months depending on the filler used and on the patient. Starfill is quoted to last 12 months. You have a few options at this point. The first is to just get your lips filled again seeing as you are 18 months out from your prior treatment. I would recommend maybe going to see another provider or if you really like your previous injector you should talk to them about maybe changing their technique or product. Definitely let your injector/provider know your issues so that they can address them and try to give you the results you want. The other option is to get the filler dissolved if you think you still have residual filler in your lips that is causing the issue. Typically a patient needs to wait 2-4 weeks between dissolving filler and refilling their lips. By dissolving the filler you will be able to start with a completely clean slate instead of adding additional filler to any area that has already been filled. Hope this helps

Star fill is an H a filler which is advertised to last between six and 12 months.
Most fillers do not last as long as the manufacturers claim.
Claims of longevity are based on when there’s no detectable result left.
This means patients can expect about half of the volume to be gone and half the amount of time the filler lasts.
For HA fillers most patients typically get repeat treatments of lips every six months to maintain a consistent look.
At 18 months it’s unlikely there is any lip filler left.
You should talk to your next provider and ask what their opinion is.
If there’s a current consistent volume issue that could conceivably related to persistent filler then reversing may be an option.
It’s highly unlikely at this point there’s any HA filler left in your lips so you really shouldn’t need it.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD