Do lips return to normal shape and size after dermal fillers?
Lip augmentation was first introduced to the world at the turn of the 20th century when doctors experimented with paraffin as a way of filling lips. Thankfully we now have dissolvable dermal fillers which we use to provide volume and shape to lips.
How much filler do we use to treat lips?
When we perform lip dermal filler treatment we use small volumes of filler. Typically, patients use up to 1mL of filler – approximately 1/5th of a teaspoon in volume. Occasionally patients have a top up in about 4 weeks with another 1mL of filler if they are wanting a much fuller look.
Elastin – keeping the skin springy and supple.
Your body contains an amazing protein called Elastin. Elastin is a highly elastic protein which helps prevent the skin from being stretched.
Dermal Fillers
The volume of filler that we use in the lips is not large enough damage elastin sufficiently to prevent the lips from returning to their normal shape and size.