How long do fillers last by area? A face and body guide from Busan

Areas that fade sooner: lips, philtrum and smile lines

Lips move every time you speak, eat and smile, and that constant motion speeds up breakdown. Lip filler typically lasts about six to twelve months, often toward the shorter end. The philtrum and nasolabial folds sit in the same busy zone and follow a similar timeline, with wide variation between people.

Marionette lines at the corners of the mouth also usually fall in the six to twelve month range. If you want to keep a result in these areas, expect to plan top-ups more often than for a chin or temple.

Areas that tend to last longer: chin, cheeks and temples

The chin, cheeks and temples move less and are often treated with denser, volumising gels. For these areas a typical range is about six to eighteen months, and some people see results hold toward the upper end.

The under-eye area is a special case. It moves relatively little, so tear trough filler often holds well within a six to twelve month window, but it is treated with small, soft amounts to avoid a bluish Tyndall effect. The nose and forehead generally sit in the six to twelve month range as well. Aegyo sal, the small roll under the lower lashes, usually lasts a similar six to twelve months.

Body areas and collagen-stimulating filler

Ear lobe filler usually lasts around eight to twelve months. Hyaluronic acid in the collarbone or hands generally holds about six to twelve months, depending on the product used and how active the area is.

Radiesse, a calcium hydroxylapatite filler, works differently: it adds structure and stimulates collagen, and its effect typically lasts about twelve to eighteen months. It is a separate treatment from hyaluronic acid and is chosen for specific areas and goals. Buttock filler longevity depends heavily on the product chosen, so no single figure is given here; the injector explains the expected range for the specific gel at consultation.

What else changes how long your filler holds

Product density, the volume placed, your metabolism and your age all play a part. Heavy exercise and sun exposure are sometimes linked to faster breakdown, though evidence is mixed. Because every face differs, all of these figures describe typical ranges and individual results vary.

Longevity should never be chased by overfilling. Requests for more volume than an area can carry naturally are scaled back, since overcorrection, lumps and asymmetry are the real risks of that approach. Barog records the product and lot used, which helps plan the timing and product of any future top-up.