Do you ever get your baseline vermilion border back after fillers wear off?

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I've had three rounds of the dissolving agent and my lips are not quite back to baseline yet after two years. They don't look bad but would like to have them back to my "virgin" lip border. I was told by my plastic surgeon that juvederm is temporary and ALL results would revert back to baseline. Then my dermatologist says that you always have collagen formation (scar tissue) as a result of filler placed in the border. I want my lips back My friend has the same exact problem. What can I do? Wait?

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

If Restylane or Juvederm was used, then after reversal agent is used, it does go back to normal lips. Especially considering it has already been two years.  It is very unlikely that you have anything left there. If possible, please post before treatment and current photo of lips to see how your vermillion border looks. Best, Dr.Avaliani

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, once the filler has been dissolved, your lips will go back to their natural shape. It does take a series of treatments to dissolve fillers and it's difficult to determine how many treatments will be needed. I recommend following up with your injector. Hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Most often, the HA fillers such as juvederm, dissolve over about 6-9 months and that there is no long lasting effects.  It is my experience, however, that sometimes filler injections in the vermilion border subtly alter the border sometimes and that it may never be completely "virgin"again. After 2 years, I would expect the juvederm to be dissolved. It may be best to see a Board Certified Dermatologist in your area that is an expert in lip fillers to see if there is something that can be done to correct your issue.

Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

HI and thanks for your question. Most often, the HA fillers such as juvederm, dissolve over about 6-9 months and that there is no long lasting effects.  It is my experience, however, that sometimes filler injections in the vermilion border subtly alter the border sometimes and that it may never be completely "virgin"again. After 2 years, I would expect the juvederm to be dissolved. It may be best to see a Board Certified Dermatologist in your area that is an expert in lip fillers to see if there is something that can be done to correct your issue.
I hope this helps,
Dr. Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

The results of the lip filler should indeed be temporary and once you have them dissolved it should return to baseline. If you are having problems still you should post your before and after photos for the physicians to take a look to help you.  Best, Dr. Green

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, once the filler is dissolved everything should return to its pretreatment state I love you baby be careful. Good luck from New York City

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