Most people find lip filler lasts around 6 to 9 months. If you’ve read anything from 6 months to 2 years online, that’s because lips aren’t like the rest of the face.
Why lips fade sooner
Your lips move all day, every day. You talk, eat, drink and smile with them. All that movement means your body breaks filler down more quickly there than in an area that stays still.
For comparison, this is how long filler typically lasts in other areas:
- Lips: 6 to 9 months
- Cheeks and mid-face: 9 to 12 months
- Jawline and chin: 9 to 12 months
- Under the eyes: 12 to 18 months
What affects how long yours lasts
- How quickly your body breaks it down. Everyone is different.
- The look you like. If you prefer a fuller lip, you’ll notice it softening sooner than someone who likes a very subtle result.
- Your lifestyle.
When it fades
Lip filler doesn’t disappear overnight. It softens gradually, and your lips go back to how they were before. When that happens you can top up or let it fade. There’s no obligation either way.
When to top up
There’s no fixed schedule. Some of my clients come back at 6 months, some leave it closer to a year. I’d rather you came back when you feel you need it than because a calendar says so, and I’ll always tell you if I think you don’t need anything yet.
Keeping it natural
A top-up doesn’t mean going bigger each time. My aim is always lips that suit your face: a defined border, good balance, a little hydration and volume where it’s needed. I will never do that overdone look. I’ve written more about how I approach natural-looking lip filler.
What it costs
Lip filler starts from £175, and the appointment is about an hour. Your £30 consultation comes off your treatment.
Before and after · Lips
Lip Filler
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Before and after · Lips
Lip Filler
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Before and after · Lips
Lip Filler
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Real clients of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person. All treatments carry risks. Consultation first.
Your questions
Does lip filler last longer the second time?
Not necessarily. Each treatment is broken down by your body in the same way. What changes is that you and I both know what suits you.
Will my lips look different once it has gone?
Your lips go back to how they were before treatment.
How long does the swelling last?
Swelling is usually most noticeable the morning after and settles over the next few days. I’ve written a full guide to lip filler aftercare.
Lip filler in King’s Cross
I treat every client myself at 260 Pentonville Road, about three minutes’ walk from King’s Cross St Pancras and close to Angel, Islington and Camden. Book a consultation or read more about lip filler at my clinic.