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DERMAL FILLERS: WHAT TO EXPECT
First results straight away, final result 2 to 4 weeks, once swelling settles. Hyaluronic acid filler: about 6 to 12 months for lips, often 12 to 18 months for cheeks and under the eyes.
First results
Straight away
Final result
2 to 4 weeks, once swelling settles
How long it lasts
Hyaluronic acid filler: about 6 to 12 months for lips, often 12 to 18 months for cheeks and under the eyes
Timeline
- Day 1Volume shows straight away, with some swelling.
- Week 2 to 4Final shape once swelling settles.
- Month 6 to 18Slowly absorbed; top up when you notice it fading.
Sessions
One session, sometimes a small top-up after 2 weeks
Good to know
- Under-eye filler can look puffy or bluish in very thin skin
- Too much filler looks unnatural; less is often more
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- When will I see results from dermal fillers?
- First results: straight away. Final result: 2 to 4 weeks, once swelling settles.
- How long does dermal fillers last?
- Hyaluronic acid filler: about 6 to 12 months for lips, often 12 to 18 months for cheeks and under the eyes.
- How many sessions of dermal fillers do I need?
- One session, sometimes a small top-up after 2 weeks.
- What can dermal fillers not do?
- Under-eye filler can look puffy or bluish in very thin skin. Too much filler looks unnatural; less is often more.