The question of how long dermal fillers last is one that patients and practitioners alike wish to know the answer to. Multiple filler treatment options are currently available to help create revolumisation and facial rejuvenation, including hyaluronic acid (HA), poly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA), calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA), polymethylmethacrylate and autologous fat transfers.
HA is the most commonly used facial dermal filler in aesthetic medicine, due to its biocompatibility, safety, reliability and reversibility.1 With the ever-increasing number of new HA fillers now available on the market, the longevity of these products is an important area for discussion among injectors.2
In this article, we will be focusing on what the research says about the factors affecting filler longevity in patients, with an overview to provide a structured approach for practitioners in their choice of product and…
