Dermal Filler Dissolving
What is dermal filler dissolving?
It is a procedure that is done using Hyaluronidase (Hyalase®) when an individual has lumps (most commonly in lips), unevenness, migration, or simply doesn’t like the appearance due to the excessive use of dermal filler. Hyalase® is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid: dermal filler and naturally occurring hyaluronic acid.
What happens during the treatment?
We belive it is crucial for our clients to undrestand the procedure of filler removal, what it involves and what the potential risks are, before going ahead.
Due to the possibility of a reaction to the Hyalase dermal filler dissolver, all patients require a consultation and patch-test. Treatment can then be done on the same day as the consultation if the patch-test is normal.
All dermal filler dissolving treatments are done by trained Nurses. We will dilute the powdered enzyme with saline and then inject the solution into the skin. Hyalase® dissolves hyaluronic acid dermal filler within 24 hours of treatment. It is possible to re-inject hyaluronic acid dermal filler into the same area after 2-3 weeks and sometimes this is necessary, depending on the type, amount and location of dermal filler initially used.
Are there any side effects?
It is possible to experience some pain, bruising and swelling of the skin. This may take approximately a week to resolve. Other common side-effects include:
- Discomfort at the injection site
- Bruising and swelling
- Allergy (a patch-test is done to exclude allergy)
- Infection
- Triggering cold sores
- Dissolving natural occurring hyaluronic acid in your skin
- Dissolving filler in surrounding areas
- Uneven appearance following dissolving
- You may require multiple treatments for the same area in order to fully dissolve the filler, depending on the amount, type and location of the dermal filler. Each of these appointments is chargeable.