Why won’t my fillers last longer than 3 weeks? Is there a medical reason for this?

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

While metabolism does play a role, three weeks is a very short time for the fillers you have listed. While you may be working with a reputable doctor, it is important to determine the level of experience using injectable filler specifically as well. These treatments require expertise in both needle placement and dosing amount to achieve the best result. Some patients find that a series of injections over a few weeks tends to last a bit longer. You could also consider fat grafting instead of filler, which typically offers a more durable result.

Results vary from patient to patient and metabolism does play a large role. We find that patient can require multiple syringes spaced over several weeks to achieve desired results. The patient can offend fall in the love with their results while still swollen or and before filler settles.

I'm sorry that you have not had any luck with fillers. If you have tried several different types and brands with no improvement in longevity you may want to consider other alternative such as fat grafting.

Hi Lee8383I wonder what you mean ‘why won’t my fillers last longer than 3 weeks’?To answer this comprehensively Id want to know a lot more. What were your aims with treatment? And a good doctor will also ask what you feel the psychological gains will be. Are you seeing the same doctor each time? Where were the fillers placed and what were the quantities used? All those fillers you mention are good quality ones and some semipermanent so I don’t think this is an issue with the filler brand. Yes it is true those who do vigorous exercise, smoke, consume a lot of sugar (including alcohol), sunbathe repeatedly appear to ‘metabolise’ filler quickly but studies show fillers are often still in the skin 2 years later. It is sometimes the case because of either lifestyle or genes or both one may have an accelerated ageing process so whilst the filler may still be there on imaging it’s your body that is ageing around it. Possible without your treatments you could look very different. But 3 weeks seems excessively short, if that is your perception.I would advise you stick to an ethical doctor who is willing to discuss what your physical and psychological aims are and try to help you achieve them. Wishing you all the best from Chester in the UK!Dr Maeve Kenningham