Dermal Fillers
What Happens to Filler Over Time: How It Ages, Moves and Eventually Fades
Dermal filler is designed to fade, but what happens between injection and complete degradation is more complex. This guide explains how hyaluronic acid filler integrates, absorbs water, gradually breaks down, and may migrate or persist longer than expected. It also explores what happens when long-standing or accumulated filler is dissolved, including changes in surrounding tissue, and how filler longevity can inform decisions about topping up, dissolving, or reassessing treatment.