Dermal Fillers Guide
Fillers are the topic where a small decision can turn into a repeated bill. Knowing how long a filler is meant to last, and what you are really buying, changes how you read a quote.
What a filler is expected to do over time
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery states that all hyaluronic acid soft-tissue fillers are temporary, lasting anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the filler and type of procedure. Read plainly, that means results fade and the cost can come back around. The same society's dermal fillers page goes further on the subject, and a fillers overview from the dermatology side is a useful second opinion.
Pick the guide by your question
- What Dermal Fillers Can Correct is for readers asking what a filler is actually meant to change.
- Hyaluronic Acid Filler Basics is for readers asking what hyaluronic acid fillers are.
- Longer Lasting Filler Results is for readers asking how to get more from a treatment.
- Getting Ready for Filler Injections is for readers asking what to do before the appointment.
- Filler Questions Patients Often Ask is for readers who want the common worries answered in one place.
The costly mistake to avoid
The mistake is paying for a filler without asking what it is made of and how long it is expected to last. A plastic surgeons' society keeps its own page on dermal fillers, which makes a handy reference to hold a provider's answers against.
Your next visit
Read the getting-ready guide first, then bring one question to the consultation: what happens when this filler wears off, and what will the next round cost?