Elective Dissolve

There are lots of reasons why filler may be dissolved. This may be due to incorrect placement, lumps & bumps, poor results, filler migration, dermal filler side effects, accumulation of hyaluronic acid, or simply changes in aesthetic trends (lips!) Quite often we see clients who have been dramatically overfilled over the years or had bad placement which can make them lose their own natural bone structure and actually age them significantly & increase sagging. In these instances the specific areas of filler are outlined and an appropriate dose of hyaluronidase is injected to dissolve the filler.

Does It Hurt ?

In essence no, the solution of hyaluronidase can be mixed with lidocaine (a numbing agent) that helps to minimise discomfort and allow the procedure to continue readily. Although you may experience some swelling and soreness after the procedure.

How Know Need Elective Dissolving?

Migration at the early stages can be relatively subtle however once in the later stages becomes much more prominent. Migration can occur for plenty of reasons ranging from the volume of filler injected, depth of injection, type of filler and over time. Elective dissolving can also be used to treat:

• Over filled lips
• The filler has moved or spread to other areas
• Lumps and unevenness of dermal filler result
• Asymmetrical result
• Allergic reaction: swelling
• Late reaction: swelling lump at the filler areas

If you’d like more information on migration or think you may have a degree of filler migration or any of the above then book in for a face to face or online consultation where we can assess and discuss your options.

Can All Filler be Dissolved ?

Only HA based fillers can be dissolved using hyaluronidase which is why they are the most widely used filler. The amount and density of filler will determine how readily the filler dissolves. Fillers with a high G prime (very dense) can require multiple appointments of dissolution to entirely remove their components.

How Long does it take ?

Once injected the filler will start to dissolve within a few minutes and continue for up to two weeks. Refilling is to be avoided for up to 2 to 3 weeks to allow for healing of the tissues and to prevent inadvertent dissolution of the new filler being placed.