There was a moment—about eight years ago—when dermal filler knew no limits. Lips ballooned until they were splitting the seams (sometimes literally), cheekbones sharpened with every extra ml injected and “filler parties” promised a quick syringe between sips of champagne.
Then the mood began to slowly shift. Kylie Jenner dissolved her filler and chose a softer look—and, predictably, the pendulum swung with her. Influencers across the world followed suit, having their own filler dissolved and documenting the process for followers to witness. “Patients are moving away from anything that looks overly ‘done’ or artificial, and are instead seeking treatments that refresh their appearance while keeping their individuality intact,” says Consultant Dermatologist Dr Derrick Phillips. “Social media has played a part in this as we are much more aware of the risks of overfilling, and the aesthetic is now about subtle enhancement and good skin quality rather than dramatic change.”
