Do smoking and alcohol use shorten the lifespan of fillers and Botox?

Update date: 8 January 2026

Absolutely yes. Smoking impairs skin oxygenation and suppresses collagen production. Alcohol increases edema and causes dehydration. These factors cause fillers, especially those based on hyaluronic acid, to be absorbed (dissolve) by the body much faster than expected.

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