20 Celebrities Who Had Lip Filler

What Is Lip Filler?

Lip filler is an injectable treatment that adds volume, shape or definition to the lips, most often using a gel based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, and the injected gel holds water within the tissue, which creates fullness and can smooth fine lines around the mouth.

Practitioners use lip filler to enhance the overall size of the lips, balance the upper and lower lip, sharpen the border of the lip or restore volume lost with age. The treatment usually takes place in a single short appointment, and the result is visible straight away, although swelling in the first days can make the lips look larger than the final outcome.

One reason hyaluronic acid fillers are so widely used is that an enzyme called hyaluronidase can dissolve them. This option plays a large part in many of the stories below, since several celebrities chose to reverse their filler after years of treatment.

20 Celebrities Who Have Spoken Openly About Lip Filler

The following public figures have discussed their own lip filler in interviews, memoirs, television appearances or social media posts. Some remain happy with subtle treatment, while many describe dissolving their filler in search of a more natural look.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner confirmed in 2015 that she had temporary lip fillers, after months of speculation about her changing appearance. In 2018 she said she had removed her filler, and her lips became one of the most discussed examples of how much filler can change a face.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears said in a 2014 interview that she had tried lip injections in the past. Her comment was brief, but it made her one of the earlier major pop stars to acknowledge the treatment publicly.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson said in 2006 that she had tried lip filler and did not like the result. She explained that the filler faded within a few months and her lips returned to their natural shape, which she preferred.

Anna Faris

Anna Faris wrote in her 2017 memoir that she began getting filler in her upper lip. She later said she was trying to wean herself off the treatment, reflecting a wider wish to move away from cosmetic injections.

Nicole Polizzi

Nicole Polizzi, known to television audiences as Snooki, shared in 2015 that she had lip injections because she had always disliked her thin lips. She later showed fans a follow-up treatment, staying open about the process from the start.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann

Kim Zolciak-Biermann announced on social media that she had her lip filler dissolved and then refilled. Her experience shows that dissolving is sometimes used to reset the lips before a more balanced treatment, not only to remove filler permanently.

Brielle Biermann

Brielle Biermann revealed that she had her lip injections dissolved after years of public attention on her lips. Her decision drew interest because she had first become known for a much fuller look.

Huda Kattan

Beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan has said that she had filler in her upper lip because she wanted her lips to look bigger, but that the result did not give her the look she hoped for. She later described feeling that her lips looked more natural after she stopped.

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo told followers that she had her lip filler dissolved before her wedding. She shared that she was happy with how her lips looked afterward, preferring a softer, more natural shape for the occasion and beyond.

Molly-Mae Hague

Molly-Mae Hague has said that she started getting lip filler at 17 and later regretted it. She had the filler dissolved and has spoken about wishing she had listened to her mother, who encouraged her not to have it in the first place.

Olivia Attwood

Olivia Attwood has said that she had her lip filler partly dissolved because it had become too big at one point. She explained that she still uses smaller amounts of filler, showing that some people prefer moderation rather than stopping completely.

Shaughna Phillips

Shaughna Phillips has said that she realized she had not seen her face without lip filler for eight years. That realization led her to dissolve her filler and see her natural lips again.

Jess Harding

Jess Harding has said that she started having her lips done at 18 and later had some of the filler removed. Her experience reflects a pattern among younger reality stars who began treatments early and later chose a lighter look.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu said in 2022 that she planned to dissolve all of the lip filler she had received. Her comments came at a time when several reality stars were speaking publicly about moving toward a more natural appearance.

Faye Winter

Faye Winter had her lip filler dissolved after her lips became uneven, and she later spoke about the experience with her followers. She has also shared that she prefers a less full look than she had before.

Megan McKenna

Singer Megan McKenna has said that she had her fillers dissolved after feeling that her lips were overshadowing her music. Looking back at older photographs, she said she questioned why she had chosen such a full look.

JoJo Levesque

JoJo Levesque has said that she did not realize lip filler could migrate until her lips started to feel lumpy. She had the filler dissolved and said she preferred her smaller, more natural lips.

Lottie Moss

Lottie Moss had her lip and chin filler dissolved after it migrated, and she said that she felt like herself again afterward. She has also spoken about how uncomfortable her filled lips felt at times.

Lottie Tomlinson

Lottie Tomlinson noticed during her first pregnancy that her lip and cheek filler made her face look swollen. She shared that she planned to have the filler removed and was excited to look more natural.

Jeff Lewis

Television personality Jeff Lewis has said that filler placed in his upper lip around two decades earlier had migrated over time. On his plastic surgeon's advice, he had it dissolved, showing that lip filler is not only a concern for women.

Why Are So Many Celebrities Dissolving Their Lip Filler?

Many celebrities are dissolving their lip filler because beauty trends have moved toward a more natural, understated look, and because years of treatment can leave the lips looking larger or less defined than intended. Several of the stories above describe people who started filler very young and later felt they had lost sight of their natural features.

Physical changes also play a part. Filler can spread beyond the lip border, create lumps or make the area above the lip look puffy, which some celebrities described as migration. Others noticed that their lips no longer matched their face as they aged or went through changes such as pregnancy.

For many, dissolving filler offers a fresh start. Some choose to keep their natural lips, while others decide to return to filler later with much smaller amounts and a lighter approach.

What Is Filler Migration?

Filler migration happens when lip filler moves away from the area where the practitioner placed it, often spreading above the lip border or into the surrounding tissue. Several celebrities on this list mentioned it, and common signs include:

• A shelf or ridge above the upper lip, where filler has moved past the natural border and created a puffy line.
• Loss of definition, as the edge of the lip becomes blurred instead of sharp.
• Lumps or uneven texture, which can feel firm under the skin or look irregular when you smile.
• Fullness that seems to grow over time, especially after repeated top-ups before earlier filler has broken down.
• Swelling around the mouth, which may be more noticeable during weight changes, illness or pregnancy.

How Does Dissolving Lip Filler Work?

Dissolving lip filler involves injecting hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid gel, into the areas where the filler sits. The enzyme starts working quickly, and many people notice a change within a day or two, although larger amounts or migrated filler may require more than one session.

The procedure can cause swelling, bruising and tenderness, and in rare cases an allergic reaction to the enzyme, so practitioners usually review your history beforehand. Since hyaluronidase can also affect the body's own hyaluronic acid, the lips may look slightly thinner than expected for a short time until the tissue recovers.

Many practitioners recommend waiting until the lips have fully settled after dissolving before assessing the result or deciding whether to add any new filler. Dissolving only works for hyaluronic acid fillers, so knowing which product you received in the past is important.

What Risks Should You Know About Before Lip Filler?

Lip filler is a common treatment, but it still carries risks that are worth understanding before your first appointment:

• Swelling and bruising, which are common in the first days and can make the lips look uneven before they settle.
• Lumps and irregularities, which may develop if the filler is placed unevenly or moves over time.
• Migration, where filler spreads beyond the lip border and changes the shape of the mouth.
• Infection or cold sore flare-ups, especially in people who are prone to cold sores around the mouth.
• Vascular complications, which are rare but serious, occurring when filler blocks or compresses a blood vessel and requiring immediate treatment.

How Long Does Lip Filler Last?

Lip filler usually lasts from several months to around a year, depending on the product, the amount injected and how quickly your body breaks down the gel. The lips move constantly when you talk, eat and smile, so filler there tends to fade faster than in less mobile areas of the face.

Some people return for regular top-ups to maintain their result. Adding new filler before the previous treatment has fully broken down can gradually increase the total volume, which is one reason several celebrities ended up with fuller lips than they intended.

Imaging studies have also shown that some filler can remain in the tissue after the visible effect fades. Leaving longer gaps between treatments and reassessing before each top-up can help keep the result natural over time.

What Is the Difference Between Lip Filler and a Lip Flip?

The main difference is that lip filler adds volume to the lips, while a lip flip uses a small amount of botulinum toxin to relax the muscle around the mouth so the upper lip turns slightly outward. A lip flip makes the upper lip appear a little fuller without adding any product to the lip itself.

A lip flip suits people who want a subtle change or whose upper lip almost disappears when they smile. It does not add structure or significant volume, and its effect usually lasts for a shorter period than filler.

Some practitioners combine both treatments, while others suggest a lip flip as a lighter option for people who want to avoid filler or are moving away from it after dissolving.

Sources:

• NewBeauty – Celebrities Who Have Had Filler Dissolved
• The List – Celebs Who Dissolved Lip Filler
• The List – Jessica Simpson
• The Tab – Love Island Cast Ditching Fillers
• Grazia – Molly-Mae Hague
• Marie Claire – Kylie Jenner
• Fox News – Brielle Biermann
• Capital FM – Faye Winter