The Ugly Truth About Filler Migration (and How to Avoid It)

Are dermal fillers permanent? Can hyaluronic acid fillers really migrate or cause "pillow face"? In this episode of Beauty & The Brain, Dr. Chris Croley and Nurse Practitioner Jerry Drinkard dive deep into the science vs. social media on facial fillers—debunking common myths that go viral on TikTok and Instagram.

Whether you’re an aesthetic provider or a curious patient, this episode is your go-to guide for understanding:

🔹 What causes filler migration (especially lips + tear troughs)

🔹 How long hyaluronic acid fillers really last

🔹 The truth about dissolving fillers (yes, they CAN be reversed)

🔹 How technique, metabolism, and product choice affect outcomes

🔹 When filler complications happen—and how ethical injectors handle them

✅ Plus: Real talk on natural results, facial anatomy, off-label use, and why not all injectors are created equal.

🎯 Perfect for:

• Anyone researching lip filler or under-eye filler

• Patients curious about “bad filler” reversals

• Injectors navigating filler safety + technique

• Fans of transparent aesthetic medicine education

📍 Filmed at Skin & Tonic Med Spa in Pace, Florida

📲 Learn more: www.skinandtonic.pro

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