How long does filler last?
Typically 6–18 months, depending on the area treated and how your body metabolizes it. Lips tend to soften a bit faster than cheeks.
Does it hurt?
Most fillers include a numbing agent in the product itself, and we can apply topical numbing beforehand too. Most clients describe pressure more than sharp pain.
Is there downtime?
Minimal. Some swelling or light bruising is common for a few days, and most people go right back to their normal routine.
How do I decide between lip and cheek filler?
It depends on your goal. Lip filler adds volume and shape to the lips, and cheek filler restores volume through the midface. Many clients start with one and add the other later. A free consult is a good place to sort it out.
Is Botox a filler?
No. Botox relaxes the muscles that crease your skin when you make expressions, and filler adds volume where it’s been lost. Lines from movement call for neurotoxin. Hollowness or lost structure calls for filler.
Is filler safe?
Bruising and swelling are common and pass. Lumps or unevenness are uncommon and fixable. The rare serious risk is filler entering a blood vessel, which is why injector training and anatomy knowledge matter so much. We go over the warning signs with every client, and we don’t take shortcuts on placement.
Can filler be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler dissolves with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. That safety net makes HA filler the right starting point for most people.
Do you treat under-eyes, nose, or jawline?
Not right now. We focus on lips and cheeks. If another area matters most to you, tell us at your consult and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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