In Reply to: shaddup posted by zelda on Saturday, 26. March 2005 at 07:19 Bali Time:
I did a bit of googling and found the following, which makes it seem that the 7 year claim is a bit optimistic. I looked up a number of sites that say around the 1 year mark is about what you should expect at most.
"Lip Augmentation:
What is Hyaluronic acid ?
This substance is naturally present in the skin. It is manufactured and sold under different brand names (Perlane, Restylane, Aquamed and Softfill)
It is not derived from animals and last only six months (Perlane) or 1-2 years (Aquamed) making it very safe.
What are the side effects ?
If placed too Seuperficial it can feel lumpy to touch (rarely shows) and if placed too deep it wont last but for a couple of weeks.
How often do I have to redo it ?
The temporary filling disappears gradually and returns to their original shape. You do not have to redo the procedure unless you want to."