Mabrie Facial Institute
166 Geary Street
Floor 1300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 445-9513
Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
One of the top questions our San Francisco patients ask about BOTOX® and fillers is, “How long do they last?”
For BOTOX, the answer is relatively straightforward—most patients enjoy results for about 3 to 4 months, depending on their individual metabolism and treatment goals.
For fillers, the question—and the answer—are a bit more complex. That’s why we take a strategic approach with Illumination 360°, our comprehensive, full-face treatment plan that not only delivers natural-looking results but also helps extend their longevity over time.
While fillers can physically remain in the body for many years, the more important questions are: “How long do the results last?” and “What are the recommended treatment intervals to maintain those results?”
The answers vary from person to person, depending on their physiology, how they metabolize filler, and where they are in their aging process. However, there are general guidelines by anatomical area that help us design the ideal maintenance schedule.
The following chart outlines our recommended maintenance intervals by treatment area.
Treatment Area | Recommended Maintenance Intervals |
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Forehead, eyebrows, or crow’s feet wrinkles with BOTOX® | 3 months |
Facial Slimming with BOTOX® | 6 months |
Trapezius treatments with BOTOX® | 6 months |
Chin/Jawline fillers | 9-12 months |
Lip fillers | 9-12 months |
Under eyes fillers | 12 months |
Nose fillers | 12-18 months |
Marionette Lines fillers | 9-12 months |
Cheek fillers | 9-12 months |
Naturally Longer-Lasting Results
Mabrie Facial Institute’s Illumination 360° approach to non surgical facial rejuvenation and contouring minimizes the imperfections of a patient’s face and highlights the chin, cheekbones, and nose—the defining points of the face. This comprehensive, multi-phase treatment plan is designed to provide long-lasting results with minimal maintenance at 9 to 15 month intervals.
Patients often begin to see results lasting longer after their second and third treatments, as the fillers stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen. Collagen is one of the essential building blocks of smoother, more youthful-looking skin. As you enjoy the results, we transition to the maintenance phase, which includes monitoring your progress and using strategic touch-up treatments that help you continue looking your best.
The Importance of Maintenance
The longevity of BOTOX and dermal fillers varies and the duration of your results will be influenced by your anatomy, metabolism, and the product used and area or areas treated. Returning for maintenance visits as recommended in your treatment plan helps extend the results. The reason it’s important to schedule appointments every 6 months or so for maintenance treatments is because our faces continue aging a bit during this time and fillers gradually dissolve.
I'm a Top 25 Most Loved Injector

Out of 2,000 nominees in the U.S., Dr. Mabrie was voted one of the Top 25 Most Loved Injectors by the RealSelf community. Thanks to all our amazing patients for making him the only injector in the Bay Area to receive this honor.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to refining the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you’ll find at MFI.
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Find out why so many women and men choose Mabrie Facial Institute for facial rejuvenation and contouring in the San Francisco Bay Area. Request a consultation online with one of our Injectors, or call us at
(415) 445-9513 to schedule your initial appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.