What are dissolving fillers?
Dermal filler can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which when administered can reduce any lumps, bumps, puffiness and migration of dermal filler or completely remove the dermal filler altogether.
The filler will be broken down and will disappear in a matter of minutes. However, the results of the treatment are usually only apparent after 24 hours (once any swelling has gone down).
This means that if you have had filler treatments and are not happy with how they look or have lumps or nodules, the treatment can be reversed.
Retreating the area can be done after 7 days
Before & After Dissolving Fillers
Reasons to dissolve dermal filler
If you are unhappy with your Dermal Filler then having them dissolved is quick and effective. There are many reasons that you may want them dissolved:
- The area has been over-filled
- The filler has migrated or moved to other areas
- Lumps and bumps have formed
- The area is asymmetrical
- You’ve experienced an allergic reaction or infection
- Just because its sometimes considered good practice to remove remains of old filler and replace after 2-3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately you cannot have this treatment if
- Bee/Wasp sting allergies
- Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- Patients with known hypersensitivity or a history of severe allergy or anaphylactic shock.
- Patients with autoimmune diseases.
- Patients who are immunosuppressed (due to a health condition or medication)
- Under 18 years old
- Sportsmen and women should be informed that hyaluronic acid dermal fillers contain an active ingredient which may give a positive result in a drug test.
- Local inflammation or infection
- History of keloid scars
- A history or surgery, breaks or trauma to the area may be a contraindication- please check with the clinic prior to booking.
Before your treatment, please ensure
- You have completed a “new patient form” linked at the top of our website.
- You arrive 5minutes early
- You avoid alcohol for 24hours before
- Avoid extreme exercise for 24hours before
- Arrive with no makeup
- Ensure you’ve not been treated with a filler, lazer, chemical peel or skin booster for 4 weeks prior
- You arrive with no makeup or creams
We will provide you with a numbing agent if necessary prior to your treatment. Other than that, We welcome you to relax and enjoy your treatments with us.
Dissolving filler will cause swelling and possibly some bruising in the area on most people, however others experience none. If the swelling and bruising is significant- it usually subsides in 24hours. Our medical team will be able to discuss this all in depth with you on the day on your treatment.
- Avoid hot drinks/soups for 24hours- heat directly onto the area may dissolve it. Hot food is fine.
- Do not rub or touch the area for 24hours after.
- Be gentle cleaning the face, use light pressure only.
- No sunbeds or saunas for 24hours
- Avoid sun exposure for 14days.
- No makeup, creams, fragranced cleansers for 24hours, including vaseline.
- No strenuous exercise for 48hours.
- No Alcohol for 48hours.
- Arnica cream or tablets are great to soothe any bruises.
Emergency symptoms can occur in the first 48 hours of treatment- if you are experiencing any of the following please email us URGENTLY on enquiries@drbonny.co.uk : major swelling, difficulty breathing, sore throat, itching, pain
Usually, results are seen in 24hours after treatment.
You can retreat the area with a dermal filler after 7 days.
- Avoid hot drinks/soups for 24hours- heat directly onto the area may dissolve it. Hot food is fine.
- Do not rub or touch the area for 24hours after.
- Be gentle cleaning the face, use light pressure only.
- No sunbeds or saunas for 24hours
- Avoid sun exposure for 14days.
- No makeup, creams, fragranced cleansers for 24hours, including vaseline.
- No strenuous exercise for 48hours.
- No Alcohol for 48hours.
- Arnica cream or tablets are great to soothe any bruises.
Emergency symptoms can occur in the first 48 hours of treatment- if you are experiencing any of the following please email us URGENTLY on enquiries@drbonny.co.uk : major swelling, difficulty breathing, sore throat, itching, pain
