Wait it Out: The body will naturally break down hyaluronic acid fillers over time. This process can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months depending on the filler type. Stimulate Circulation: As mentioned earlier, practices like massage, hydration, and steam can help encourage natural metabolic processes.
Hyaluronidase is the only product known to dissolve dermal fillers quickly and safely. Over time the filler will dissipate without treatment.
To quickly dissolve the filler from your skin, you can request a hyaluronidase injection.
The dissolving process involves an injection of hyaluronidase enzyme into the area where the filler was injected. The enzyme breaks down the hyaluronic acid molecules that make up most dermal fillers, allowing them to return to their original state with no traces remaining.
When it comes to dermal fillers, not all of them can be dissolved. Some fillers are designed to be long-lasting or permanent, and as a result, they are not meant to be reversible. For instance, silicone fillers and certain semi-permanent fillers like Sculptra and Radiesse cannot be dissolved.
If you have a filler that contains hyaluronic acid, hyaluronidase can dissolve it regardless of where the filler was placed. For example, hyaluronidase can dissolve hyaluronic acid filler in your cheeks, lips and lower eyelids, among other areas. Other types of filler material don't dissolve with hyaluronidase.
While recovery timelines vary, you can expect your face to look normal again around 1-2 weeks after cheek filler injections. Adhering closely to your provider's aftercare advice will help facilitate the healing process. Getting cheek filler injections can provide an instant boost of volume and contour to the midface.
Excess sun and heat can degrade the hyaluronic acid found in many dermal fillers and reduce the intended effects.
Topilase®: a safer alternative to hyaluronidase
Unlike Topilase®, hyaluronidase is of bovine, ovine, bacterial or testicular origin.
Every patient metabolizes facial injectables differently, but exercise does seem to contribute to quicker metabolism of both neuromodulators and fillers for some patients.
Dermal filler can be removed with an injectable treatment known as Hyaluronidase or Hyalase. This is injected into the area treated with dermal fillers. Hyalase is already naturally found in the body just like hyaluronic acid is.
Not only can being out in the sun worsen your skin as it heals, but it can also degrade the hyaluronic acid found in many dermal filler treatments. The effect of the sun can reduce the intended results of your fillers, so it's crucial to stay out of the sun.
The dissolving process appears similar to the filler injecting process—but with a much different experience, and significantly lower price point, ranging from $300 to $600. A dissolving enzyme called hyaluronidase (Hylenex or Vitrase) is required, and from there it's injected under the skin and into the area of filler.
Adverse reactions from facial fillers most commonly include prolonged swelling, asymmetry, bruising, and lumps or bumps. These can be embarrassing but are not serious in terms of health risks. Rarer, severe symptoms may include allergic reactions, blindness due to embolism, and death of skin cells.
Increasing Physical Activity: Engaging in exercise can boost circulation and metabolism, potentially helping your body break down fillers at a faster rate. Steam and Sauna: Regular exposure to heat and steam may stimulate blood flow, potentially speeding up the body's natural breakdown of fillers.
“Pillow face” occurs when too much filler is injected into areas like the cheeks, nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth), lips, and under-eye area. This repeated overfilling can result in a bloated, round appearance that looks far from natural.
How much does hyaluronidase injection to remove filler cost? The cost of hyaluronidase injections to remove HA dermal fillers ranges from $200 to $550. However, your exact cost will depend on how much hyaluronidase is needed to address your concerns and how complex the process is.
How long does it take for cheek fillers to settle? It takes one to two weeks for cheek fillers to settle. During this time, swelling decreases, and the body adjusts to the filler material, revealing the final, natural-looking results.
Hyaluronic acid fillers, for instance, are naturally broken down by the body's enzymes, particularly hyaluronidase. This process helps to allow some filler to reduce over time and allows changing priorities to be discussed with your physician as time passes.
Avoid pressure to the injected areas for about two weeks. Fillers remain moldable for 1-2 weeks, and pressure can deform your filler. The most common culprits? The face cradle on massage tables, tight ski goggles and swim goggles.
Although extremely rare, dermal fillers are able to migrate within the skin if consistent and adequate pressure is applied to them. For this reason, we advise patients not to get a facial, massage (on the treated skin), or dermaplaning for the first two weeks following their filler injections.