Can Dermal Filler Make My Face Look Worse as It Wears Off?
After getting fillers and falling in love with your new look, you may be wondering can dermal filler make my face look worse as it wears off?
Despite what you may have read or heard about online, dermal fillers typically don’t make your face suddenly age faster or fall apart when it wears off.
While it’s true that the transition can be noticeable, with routine maintenance injections, you don’t have much to worry about.
Why Your Face May Look Different As Filler Wears Off
Dermal fillers are designed to add volume, smooth certain areas, and enhance facial contours. Depending on the product and where it’s injected, it’s natural for filler to gradually break down.
As that volume decreases, you may notice the original lines, hollows, or loss of definition returning. This can create the impression that your face looks “worse” than it did before treatment.
So can dermal filler make my face look worse as it wears off? The answer is usually no.
In reality, you’re often comparing your current appearance to the temporarily enhanced version you’ve gotten used to seeing.
Compare it to taking off a pair of glasses after wearing them all day long. You notice a difference immediately, even though your eyesight hasn’t suddenly changed.
Will My Face Sag as Filler Dissolves?
Generally, no. When dermal filler is properly placed, it won’t cause your skin to sag simply because the product has been metabolized.
With that said, there are several factors that can affect how your face looks after filler wears off, including:
- Natural aging
- Changes in weight
- Sun exposure
- Skin elasticity
- Collagen production
So, if you notice a difference months or years after treatment, it isn’t necessarily because the filler “ruined” your face.
Can Dermal Filler Make My Face Look Worse as It Wears Off? Not When Placed by a Qualified Injector
Fading filler doesn’t automatically mean your face has been damaged or looks worse. When injected by an experienced provider like our fearless leader Chelsea Samo-Lipman, the chances are that you’re simply seeing your natural features return while your perception has adjusted to the enhanced version.
For the best dermal filler results, along with a maintenance schedule that keeps you looking your best, come to Custom Beauty Med Studio.
Contact us online, give our office a call at (202) 410-1199 to speak with our staff or schedule an appointment online now.
