Will Wrinkles Get Worse If You Stop Getting Filler? Doctor's Column by Day One Clinic Gangnam

This is one of the questions I hear most often in consultations.

It's something many patients wonder about — especially those considering Botox or filler treatments for the first time.

I'd like to give a straightforward answer to the question: if you start getting filler and then stop, will your wrinkles get worse?

As we age, the amount of collagen in our skin decreases and its composition changes, as illustrated in the image above.

As collagen diminishes, skin loses its elasticity. That is precisely why the fundamental goal of lifting procedures and radiofrequency (RF) treatments is to stimulate collagen synthesis in the dermal layer.

So why bring up collagen and lasers in the middle of a conversation about filler?

Because when filler is injected, a process called skin reinforcement takes place. This means that the fibroblasts in the skin that come into contact with the filler ingredient (hyaluronic acid / HA) begin producing collagen.

In other words, the filler treatment itself stimulates the dermal layer and promotes collagen production. So even after the filler dissolves, the skin becomes firmer and more resilient — wrinkles do not worsen.

Therefore, even after filler has fully dissolved, it does not leave an empty void that makes wrinkles worse. On the contrary, because collagen synthesis has been stimulated, there is a preventive effect that may help reduce the formation of new wrinkles.

Providing the right level of stimulation with quality materials can help support healthier skin.

As for filler treatments, it is advisable to visit a clinic with extensive procedure experience.

At Day One Clinic Gangnam, all consultations and treatments are performed by experienced medical professionals.

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