Longer Lasting Filler Results

Paying for the same filler twice in one year is a bad outcome, and some of it can be avoided.

This page looks at one question: what can you do before and after an appointment to get the best result, and what should you ask first?

What dermatologists tell patients

The American Academy of Dermatology says that if you are considering fillers, you should follow board-certified dermatologist-approved tips to get the best results and avoid complications. The academy keeps its advice in a short article on better, longer-lasting filler results, and it is worth reading in full before you book.

Why avoiding trouble is part of value

The academy puts avoiding complications beside getting the best results. That makes it advice about money too. A result you have to fix is a result you have paid for twice.

Ask before the syringe comes out

• Which filler do you plan to use, and why that one for this area?
• How long do you expect the result to last for someone like me?
• What will you do if I have a problem afterward, and is that included in the price?

The academy's filler FAQs are a good place to test whether the answers you get sound reasonable.

Tips first, then questions

Read the dermatologists' tips first, then bring your questions to the consultation. A provider who answers them plainly is easier to trust than one who steers you back to a price list.