Can one day in the sun reduce lip fillers?

Question

Hi, I went to the beach and laid out for about 3 hours. I’m usually never in the sun. I feel like my lips look smaller. Is it possible for the sun to have shrunk them?

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

Sun exposure has no affect on the longevity of lip filler.  Lips that have dried out after lengthy sun exposure can have a different appearance however. Also mentioned in this thread, dehydration could be a contributing factor.  Best wishes to you.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It's unlikely that one day at the beach would dissolve filler. HA filler is attracted to water, so this may be due to dehydration. Rehydrate with plenty of water. Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This may be due to dehydration. I recommend drinking lots of fluids. Otherwise, I suggest touching base with your injector about your concerns. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  UV radiation does not impact the duration or size of your dermal fillers when placed into the lip.  More commonly you had some degree of dehydration take place that caused them to appear a bit smaller.  Hope this helps.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Lip fillers should not be affected when someone is in the sun.  It is possible that you became somewhat dehydrated in the sun, and this could temporarily reduce the size of your lips but should not affect the filler.

Milan Shah, MD · Answer

Exposure to the sun, particularly excessive sun exposure, can contribute to the breakdown of hyaluronic acid-based lip fillers over time. It’s important to protect your lips from sun damage by using sunscreen or lip balm with SPF. However, a single day in the sun is unlikely to significantly reduce the effects of lip fillers, but long-term sun exposure can impact their longevity.

Cisco Sanchez-Navarro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Sun exposure will have no immediate or long term affect on fillers.  HA fillers are attracted to water, so if you are not well hydrated during a day in the sun, they could potentially look smaller.  I hope this helps.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The only rational reason as to why your lips may have gotten smaller after being on the beach is because being in the sun may have caused some dehydration just like it would in the skin in general. As soon as you put your moisturizer on and drink a few glasses of water, your lips will rehydrate. Good luck from New York City

Spa 35 - Boise · Answer

It is very unlikely that sun exposure diminished the filler in your lips. I hope this helps!

Can one day in the sun reduce lip fillers?

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