Why are my lip edges so blurred after lip fillers? Will it ever return to its sharp edge? (Photo) a

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I've gotten lip fillers 4x over the past 1.5 years. I noticed after the 2nd time that the lip edge, where white meets pink skin, is super blurred and uneven on both sides and it wasn't before. It's not due to swelling as it has persisted. Once all the filler is gone or I dissolve it all, will my lip edge become sharp again or have I permanently "stretched" the lip skin and made it "blurry" forever? It's not as noticeable in the picture, but I hope you understand what I mean.

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Hi Emily and thank you for your picture.  Your lips appear flat and I can't even see a contour or a natural lip roll on you lips, that is so important. Fillers absolutely do not stretch your skin or lips, you just have to account for natural aging process for lips as well.  I suggest next time to ask your doctor to give you a contouring you are looking for. I love to use Juvederm Volbella for it. Hope this helps. Best, Dr.Avaliani

Emily Porter, MD · Answer

Emily, while it is impossible to say for sure from your picture, it does appear that your vermillion border (area where the pink of your lip meets your skin) is not as crisp as it may have been. Lip injection techniques vary based on the person and the injector. It is possible that previously your injector either did or didn't inject directly into the vermillion border and now have/haven't been. Changes to lip demarcation shouldn't last more than 6-12 months after fillers.

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