While injectable dermal fillers can provide incredible cosmetic results— reshaping, plumping, and brightening your face within days—sometimes their benefits don’t seem to last long enough.
While it’s true that fillers aren’t permanent and break down over time, there are things you can do to extend the time between seeing your facial plastic surgeon for filler injections.
Many factors determine the half-life of dermal fillers, including product, formula, injection site and amount, but the real issue in controlling filler duration is your metabolism.
Injectable fillers do not provide long-lasting results. The duration of results depends on the type and thickness of the ingredients in the formula. There is also variation from person to person depending on individual factors such as metabolism. A filler like Juvederm can last up to 10 months, for example, while results from Radiesse can last up to two years.
If you’re considering fillers, you know you won’t get permanent results. However, there are things you can do to maximize these results and make them last as long as possible.
Protect your skin:
Fillers are another reason to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays. Using sunscreen and limiting time in the sun can help extend the life of your filler.
Sun exposure accelerates the aging process of the skin and is one of the main causes of wrinkles. These UV rays can cause some fillers to break down faster and be absorbed by the body more quickly. For best results, use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 daily. Try to minimize time spent outdoors between 10am and 4pm. If you are outside, wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Eat a healthy diet:
Remember, you are what you eat. Eating a healthy diet rich in whole foods, such as vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean protein, and avoiding processed or “junk food” as much as possible, can help you maximize your results. Eating a lot of junk or processed foods can increase inflammation in the body, which can speed up the rate at which your body metabolizes the injection.
Be careful with exercise:
Here is a time when you are cautioned not to exercise too much. Although you are generally encouraged to be active, being overly active and burning a lot of calories after the injection can speed up the wear and tear
of these loads. How fast your metabolism works affects how quickly your results fade. The faster your metabolism, the sooner you need to repeat treatment sessions.
Stick to your regular exercise routine if you already have one. It’s better to be active than inactive, even if it means the results fade quickly. It is important to note that if you are an athlete, you may need to repeat the treatment later.
keep calm:
Stress is not good under normal circumstances and can be worse when you are loaded. When you are stressed, your body produces extra stress hormones, such as cortisol . Too much cortisol and other stress hormones can affect the aging process and interfere with load.
If you feel the stress taking over, try taking a few deep breaths. If stress is a regular problem, find ways to control or reduce it. You can try meditation, reduce your commitments, or practice yoga.
Take care of your skin:
While skin care products alone are often not enough, when used with fillers, they can help improve and prolong results. For example, using a regular skin moisturizer can help retain water and improve the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid-based fillers , such as Juvederm . If you’re not sure which products are right for you, your plastic surgeon or filler provider can help you decide on the best skincare products to try.
Repeat treatment schedule:
Scheduling repeated maintenance or filler treatments may seem like a “cheat” way to prolong results, but it’s actually the most effective way to continue enjoying smooth, youthful skin after injections. The trick is to schedule maintenance fills before the first fills stop.
This means that if you expect the injection to wear off in about 10 months, you should plan for a repeat treatment after about eight to nine months. Getting a second round of injections before the results fade will keep you looking fresher and younger.
one of the most popular anti-aging treatments in the United States is Dermal fillers. They are fast, convenient and provide noticeable results. However, dermal fillers do not last forever. Over time, the body will eventually metabolize and break down the main substance that fills in fine lines and wrinkles.
Fillers can be temporary, but there are ways to make them last longer and get the most out of your treatment Before making an appointment, ask about your options when it comes to injectable fillers.
Explore your options:
an injectable to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles , you have many great options. Which filler is best for you depends on the problem you’re trying to solve and your overall goals. Injectables vary in ingredients and the part of the mouth they treat.
Fillers may contain the following substances:
Hyaluronic acid . Hyaluronic acid is the primary ingredient in most soft tissue fillers, such as all members of the Juvederm family, Restylane and Belotero products . The substance is a type of polymer that your body produces naturally, but production begins to decrease as you age. Hyaluronic acid has a plumping effect and is often used to fill in fine lines and wrinkles or to add volume or definition to the cheeks, jawline and lips. Depending on the viscosity of the filler, results can last from a few months to two years.
Calcium hydroxyapatite . Radiesse is an example of a filler based on calcium hydroxyapatite . The ingredient instantly plumps and encourages collagen production for continued results. This results can last up to 18 months.
Poly-L-lactic acid . Sculptra ‘s main ingredient , poly-L-lactic acid, is a synthetic substance that stimulates collagen production. It is used to restore facial volume loss over time.
Collagen and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) . Used to fill deep wrinkles and acne scars, collagen and PMMA can last up to five years.
In some cases, the longevity of the charge is beyond your control. That said, there are steps you can take to get the most out of your injectable treatment
How to extend filler life – Stay hydrated:
Hydration can help extend the life of your fillers, especially hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid loves water, so the more hydrated you are and the more moisturizer you use, the better. Aim to drink eight glasses of water a day and don’t forget to apply moisturizer day and night.
How to extend filler life – keep calm:
in many ways Stress wreaks having on our body. It can lead to weight gain, heart problems, and just generally make feel worse. It can also interfere with the life of your fillers. The hormone cortisol can help accelerate the aging process by accelerating the breakdown of active ingredients in fillers.
Although lower stress may seem like a tall order, it is a worthy goal. If you feel constantly stressed, take a look at your lifestyle. Do you do things that don’t make you happy and that can be banned from your life? Can you ask someone else to take over some responsibilities so you can take a break? Adding relaxing activities like yoga or meditation to your weekly routine can help you feel calmer.
How to extend filler life – Stay out of the sun:
The sun’s UV rays accelerate the aging process. These rays can quickly break down your injectables Minimize sun exposure after your treatment by avoiding spending time outdoors when the sun is strongest (usually early morning or late afternoon). When doing this outdoors, be sure to wear SPF and reapply every two hours. A wide-brimmed hat and a pair of UV-blocking sunglasses will also help protect your skin from the sun.
Repeat treatment schedule:
If you like the results of your filler treatment, it is possible to schedule a repeat treatment once the effects wear off. Fillers are meant to be temporary, but it’s also common to repeat them if you like the results.
How to finish cosmetic fillers:
To maintain the results of your treatment, we recommend that you take care of your skin and your general health. There are several techniques to extend the life of the filler.
Minimize exposure to UV rays:
Most normal causes of skin damage is overexposure to UV rays. Consistent protection from the sun’s rays can maintain your results after any skin care treatment. During sun exposure, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 45 or higher to protect your skin from direct UV rays.
Continuous skin care:
Keeping your skin healthy and hydrated can help maintain the results of your treatment. Drinking plenty of water can keep the skin hydrated and boost the effect of hyaluronic acid fillers . After your treatment, we can recommend skin care products that complement the effects of your type of filler.
Avoid stress:
Stress can accelerate the aging process and worsen the signs of aging. Although stress is a factor in everyday life and difficult to avoid, reducing your stress levels can have an undeniable positive effect on your body. One way to prolong the results of your injectable treatments is to reduce unnecessary stress inducers. Incorporating anti-stress techniques, such as meditation or yoga, can also be beneficial.
Regular treatment maintenance:
The best way to prolong the results of your treatment is to have regular touch ups. A maintenance treatment before the results wear off can enhance the effects of the injectable regimen and, in some cases, train your muscles to respond more effectively to the substance.
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