What to Know Before Dissolving Your Fillers

Fillers can enhance features like your lips and cheeks, but what happens if you’re not sure if you like how they look? Whether you never liked your filler to begin with or have grown weary of it after having it for a long time, dissolving filler can give you a facial rejuvenation reset.

Experienced injector Asha Hill, NP, and the team at Pure Bliss Medspa encourage you to learn about dissolving fillers before you commit. At their office in Sandy Springs, Georgia, they can help you decide whether to keep your fillers, dissolve them to start over, or dissolve them for good.

When to consider dissolving fillers

There are many reasons why you might second-guess your dermal fillers. Perhaps you didn’t get the result you expected, or maybe you miss your natural look. Or maybe you want to start fresh with dermal fillers placed a little differently.

Here are some common reasons why people choose to dissolve their filler:

• Disliking the result
• Tiring of the result
• Having uneven or asymmetrical features because of filler placement
• Seeing bumps around the injection site
• Getting an infection from the filler procedure
• Wanting to reset so they can start over with filler

Dissolving fillers is your personal decision. If you’re on the fence, consider your reasons for thinking about dissolving your filler. You can always repeat treatment with fillers later if you change your mind.

How dissolving fillers works

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Silicone-based fillers and others aren’t dissolvable. If you have HA fillers, which are the most common type, you have the option to get them dissolved. 

Like HA, hyaluronidase exists in your body naturally. It degrades or breaks down hyaluronic acid, which is a lubricating gel-like substance.

To dissolve your fillers, Asha injects concentrated hyaluronidase into the treatment area.

What to expect when getting your fillers dissolved

The procedure for dissolving fillers is similar to getting fillers in the first place. Asha offers a numbing cream to apply to your skin before injecting the hyaluronidase, then uses a fine needle to minimize discomfort. 

You can expect the procedure to take just 10-15 minutes at Pure Bliss Medspa. Depending on how much filler you’re dissolving, you might need to repeat the procedure with another session. Keep in mind it can take weeks to see the full result. 

Is it risky to dissolve fillers?

Dissolving fillers is as safe as getting fillers to begin with. You might have some minor side effects, like swelling or skin discoloration, but these are temporary. 

You should also be aware that hyaluronidase can dissolve some of the naturally occurring HA in your lips, too. As a result, your lips may be slightly thinner or more wrinkled than they were before you got fillers. This effect is also temporary, as your body will replace the missing HA. 

Possible benefits

Overall, dissolving fillers can return you to your natural, pre-filler appearance. You can keep it that way, or get fillers again in a way that aligns with your desired look. 

The procedure to dissolve fillers is quick and requires virtually no downtime. 

Call Pure Bliss Medspa or request an appointment online today to discuss dissolving your fillers.