Can Lip Fillers Be Dissolved? What You Need to Know

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) dermal filler lip augmentation has become the best option for creating soft, full, hydrated lips with defined contours. It has become an extremely popular cosmetic procedure, with its impact and ability to provide volume and shape to any individual without requiring much time off from work or family. Many aesthetic procedure inquiries focus on safety; however, dissolving fillers is considered a safe option if necessary.

Answering the safety question will provide you with confidence in the decision to improve your appearance. Having the ability to dissolve an HA filler is an important aspect of HA-filling because it is one of the major reasons why this treatment option has become highly accepted as a viable and efficient way to fulfill your unique aesthetic desires.

What Are Lip Fillers?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler is the main ingredient used to achieve lip volume through the aesthetic industry, with the highest quality and an FDA-approved family (Juvederm, Restylane) available.

Hyaluronic Acid Only Filler Uses:

Hyaluronic Acid (HA), which is an important natural substance in your body holding a significant amount of moisture — 1,000 times its own weight — produces an injectable, gel-like hyaluronic acid (HA). This HA filler product, in gel form, is injected into the lips.

Through skilful application, the HA gel acts as a structural support “scaffold” and sponge, providing two types of immediate benefits to the lips:

Volume: Filler gel adds mass and projection to the lip tissue.

Hydration: HA molecules draw moisture from the surrounding tissue, creating a more natural, softer, plumper appearance.

With these dual actions, our experienced lip enhancement professionals will not only accurately shape the lip contours, but also create a crisp vermillion border to correct any imbalances or restore lost volumes for a youthful, balanced appearance.

Typical Duration

On average, patients can expect their treated areas to be enhanced between 6 and 12 months after treatment. As your body’s natural metabolism safely breaks down the hyaluronic acid filler, you will have an opportunity to determine whether you would like to keep that appearance with another touch-up appointment.

Is It Possible To Dissolve Lip Fillers?

One thing that makes many individuals feel comfortable with today’s lip augmentation techniques is the ability to dissolve hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers (safely and quickly).

Many people are interested in using HA as the filler of choice in cosmetic procedures because they are reversible. If, for any reason, a patient has an adverse effect, filler migrates or does not achieve the desired aesthetic results, the filler can be reversed.

How Hyaluronidase Works?

Hyaluronidase (sometimes called Hylenex) is how you would achieve reversible HA fillers.

Hyaluronidase, an enzyme found in the human body, is injected into the area with HA filler. Once injected, Hyaluronidase works to deconstruct the cross linked hyaluronic acid molecules (the gel) of the HA filler. It works quickly and breaks down the HA filler to small particles that can be absorbed into the body quickly and effectively and eliminated easily.

You can expect to see the effects of the Hyaluronidase right away, and it will usually return to its original state after hours or days.

Why Reversibility is Restricted to HA Fillers?

It is very important to realize that the only kind of filler that can be immediately reversed with injection is a Hyaluronic Acid Filler.

Permanent Fillers (silicone, PMMA) use synthetic and non-biodegradable materials that the body cannot metabolize or dissolve by hyaluronidase. If someone needs to reverse or remove their permanent fillers, they will require surgical intervention and have much higher risk factors than if they used HA fillers as a cosmetic improvement, as HA fillers are the safest and most easily controlled option at this time.

Reasons for Dissolving Lip Fillers

While we always apply our best efforts toward achieving the best possible aesthetic outcome for your lip filler treatment, it is important to note that the ability to dissolve fillers is an important safety net. A few reasons for the reversal of your lip fillers include:

– Aesthetic Reasons (overfilled/uneven results): More than any other reason, this is the most common reason to reverse your lip fillers. Any time you are concerned with the volume appearing “too much” or uneven or if you see there is any migration of the filler outside of your lip area, dissolving allows for a complete reset or more targeted corrections.

– Change in Personal Style or Aesthetic Goals: Your style and aesthetic goals can change over time, and being able to have reversibility with your fillers gives you the ability to adjust your look to your baseline whenever you wish.

– Allergic Reactions or Complications: Although extremely rare, if you were to have an allergic reaction or experience any possible vascular complications, the immediate injection of hyaluronidase is the most crucial step to save your life. Having this option is one of the key factors of the safety profile of HA fillers.

– Safety Concerns: For numerous clients, their concerns about the long-term placement of a foreign substance in their body sometimes cause anxiety. Dissolving your lip filler will provide a sense of immediate relief and comfort.

The Dissolving Process

The use of HA filler solvation is simply the same as its injection; however, as it is in a concentrated zone, the patient and the doctor will have to spend only a fraction of their time and effort on it, as was the case with the first injection.

Preparing for the Procedure

The treatment area will be cleaned and if necessary the medical professional will apply a topical anesthetic, which will make the procedure more comfortable, to prepare for the procedure.

Assessing and Injecting the Filler

After cleaning and applying the anesthetic, the doctor will take a look at the area where the filler has been injected to see what would be the best way to get it out. The doctor will then very precisely insert tiny bits of hyaluronidase (an enzyme that removes hyaluronic acid) with the help of a thin needle, right into the filler.

Massaging the Area to distribute the Enzyme and Break down the HA Gel

As soon as the doctor has given the hyaluronidase injection, the doctor will perform a gentle massage on the filler to assist the hyaluronidase in spreading through the area and starting to turn the HA gel into liquid, which quickly.

The time range for the procedure that can vary is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Recovery and Aftercare

One of the biggest benefits of hyaluronidase is that it works right away. Still, the first recovery is quick and uncomplicated:

Initial Swelling: Hypothetically, you would notice immediate swelling at the site of hyaluronidase injection. This often occurs as a natural response and is considered a positive indication of the enzyme’s activity.

Results Timeline: The majority of the filler is removed within a period of one to two days. There are patients who may need a follow-up treatment, but this is usually smaller and performed only if there has been much filler in the first place.

Aftercare: It will be recommended that you stay away from heavy workouts and high temperatures (such as saunas and hot tubs) for 24 hours. Very little aftercare is needed, just the keeping of the area clean.

Possible Side Effects

Though the process is viewed as safe, the following side effects can be experienced for a short period of time:

Common: At the area of injection, there may be slight swelling, bruising, and tenderness, but these symptoms are only temporary.

Rarely: An allergic reaction is unlikely to happen since hyaluronidase is a naturally occurring substance but, in order to avoid any risk, the treatment is always done in a hospital by qualified doctors.

Safety Considerations

The reversibility approach is the ultimate safety option, but risk minimization begins with selecting the right provider and products.

The Importance of a Licensed, Experienced Injector

The most important safety measure is the choice of a licensed and extremely experienced injector. The professional knows the facial anatomy, the location of the major blood vessels, and can detect any rare complications and respond quickly. No one should be allowed to work on your looks or your safety if they are not licensed.

Risks of Unlicensed Providers or DIY Attempts

The risk associated with choosing an unlicensed practitioner or the “DIY” method (which we can’t emphasize enough as a practice to avoid) is the treating and risking of your health situation. Usually, these situations take place in unregulated, non-sterile environments and involve a lack of the necessary training to deal with complications resulting from the use of HA fillers thus negating the natural safety advantage that comes with these fillers.

Cost of Dissolving Lip Fillers

Planning your aesthetic trip includes knowledge of the financial side. Depending on the clinical surroundings, a full reverse operation normally costs between $250 and $500 per session.  The final price is affected by a number of variables including the degree of filler needing to be dissolved, the complexity of the case, the clinic’s location, and the skill level of the supplying practitioner.  Typically viewed as a cosmetic treatment, filler reversal raises certain points. Usually, then, health insurance does not cover it. Before you go, it is advised that you check coverage with your provider.

Choices to Decomposition

Although hyaluronidase offers the quickest solution, dissolving filler isn’t always the need or preferred first step. Alternative treatments may be utilized depending on the problem:

Waiting for fillers to organically degrade offers the easiest option given their ephemeral nature. Waiting 3 to 6 months lets the body naturally metabolize some of the filler if a client believes the lips are somewhat too full, resulting in a softer, more subdued look devoid of intervention.

Dealing with asymmetry or little unevenness using more filler: Should the main concern be asymmetry or some unevenness, a very skilled injector can occasionally utilize a little amount of extra filler to balance the shape rather than dissolving everything and starting over. This calls for accuracy and a cautious attitude.

Non-invasive Treatments to Improve Appearance: For problems such tiny edema that lasts or superficial lumps, therapies like mild massage or applying heat (as advised by your clinician) can occasionally help integrate the filler more smoothly into the tissue without turning to enzyme injections.

Conclusion

Hyaluronidase can be used to securely dissolve hyaluronic acid lip fillers, hence relieving patients’ anxiety should effects be subpar or problems develop. Although the process is usually risk-free, it ought to always be carried out under the direction of an experienced practitioner to guarantee the best outcome and reduce risks. Consult a licensed professional for individual guidance and treatment to help you assess your needs and suggest the safest, most efficient strategy.