How much filler is too much, and who decides
The overfilled look rarely comes from one appointment. It comes from small top-ups that nobody stepped back from.
Written byCamila Restrepo, NPNurse injector, lips and midfaceFiller has a reputation problem, and it is mostly earned. The faces people point to were rarely made in a single visit. They were built a syringe at a time, by top-ups that each looked reasonable on the day.
Why it happens
Hyaluronic acid filler lasts longer than its label suggests in some areas, and swelling hides how much is already there. Add a little each time and the total creeps up while every single step looks small.
How we decide
We photograph every face in the same light before each treatment and compare against your first visit, not your last. If the change from the start is already enough, we stop, even if you ask for more.
What you can ask
Ask your injector how much product is in your face right now, and where. A good answer is a number and a map, not a reassurance.
General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor about your own skin.
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