Is this migrated filler? (Photos)

Question

I have had my filler in my lips dissolved and refilled so many times. It seems like no matter which doctor I go to or which filler I use, it ends up “migrating” above my lip. I hate how it looks from the side. I’m starting to wonder if it’s just how my lips poke out from the side.. does this look like migration? Thank you for your responses!

Hung William Song, MD · Answer

Hi there, thanks for asking this question and for posting your pictures. Yes fillers can definitely migrate and cause your lips to project forward instead of up. This is where the artistry is very important. There are techniques to prevent this from happening. You just have to find an injector who has enough experience to recognize your particular anatomy and inject in a way that will not cause this undesired effect.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @dmrus! Based on your photos, you do have filler migration above the vermillion border of the upper lip. I would recommend dissolving your lips with Hylenex and starting with a fresh canvas. In addition, I would recommend using a different hyaluronic acid dermal filler. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In our experience, dermal fillers may not migrate. Since you have a history of many treatments, this could be overcorrection. Temporary fillers may lead to permanent results, especially when multiple procedures have been performed. Thank you. Dr Joseph

Mimi P. Martins, MD · Answer

Hi,Mostly, if your injector does not have enough experience with lip filler and the product is placed more above the soft tissue. It can appear as duck lips. Or as you mentioned that you have tried different providers and still had similar results, some questions come in mind: how many syringes do you ? If your natural lips have enough body and fillers are injected, there is a possibility it will migrate because there is not enough space for the products to settle. Or you can have the filler dissolve again and try other lip enhancement treatme too like Botox lip flip or PDO threads or you could do both for beautiful lips.

Emre Emir, MD · Answer

Yes, the fillers on your upper lip have shifted up a little. We can solve this with filler dissolving hyaluronidase injections

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