You might have the option of dissolving your lip fillers early, depending on the type of filler used. You may be able to have all of the filler dissolved or just some of it, if you want to reduce the volume or even out lumpiness.
Sometimes it's due to an unsatisfactory result, sometimes it's due to changes in tastes and trends, but the process of dissolving lip filler has become more commonplace. The best thing about using hyaluronic acid injections is that they can be undone if needed.
A lot of people use the option of dissolving filler as a way to remove all previous work they've had done and start again on a blank canvas. We usually re-fill our patients to achieve the natural result they desire at their two-week review.
Answer: Most likely yes, occasionally they last longer in some people. HA fillers normally last about 6 - 12 months. I have seen some people where the filler last longer, with no problems, even up to 3 years. If there are no issues with the filler, just leave it alone and at some point it is likely to dissolve.
Are dissolving lip fillers safe? Because, like the fillers themselves, this treatment uses a naturally occurring bodily material, this treatment is very safe. However, there is a small risk of an allergic reaction to the hyaluronidase injected.
Lip fillers are temporary
The experts at Body+Beauty Lab can let you know how long to expect results to last during your initial treatment. When the treatment is dissolved, patients will notice their lips return to their normal appearance.
Common risks associated with dissolving filler using hyaluronidase include swelling and bruising, especially in the lips.” Dr Jess: “As has been mentioned, one of the biggest concerns with dissolving is the chance of an allergic reaction.
While it is largely unreported on in the press and in medical literature, many people suffer from injuries and other problems after having Hyaluronidase injections to dissolve lip filler gone wrong.
Now that we know that lip filler can be dissolved and what to expect at the appointment, the next natural question is how much does filler dissolver cost? The price range varies depending on your provider and how many sessions you need but you can expect to pay somewhere around $500 for your filler removal.
A published journal article states that higher doses [of hy'dase] can lead to damage of native extracellular matrix glycosaminoclycans, leaving a gaunt appearance with poor skin texture (Figure 4). Patients are increasingly presenting with hyaluronidase-related damage, which is often untreatable.
Lots of patients have their filler dissolved, often to erase the previous work and get back to a blank canvas. Once the filler is completely dissolved and swelling has subsided – usually after about two weeks – it is safe to have filler injected again in the same area.
Like with any injectables, dissolving lip fillers can cause discomfort, but generally speaking, it shouldn't be painful. 'It can sting a little bit but it's not excessively painful. I always use a topical anaesthetic cream to reduce the discomfort for the patients,' explains Dr Chantrey.
Composed of a sugar molecule which is also produced naturally in the body, it generally dissolves and is excreted by the body in six to nine months. And if a client wants to get rid of it sooner, the area can be injected with an enzyme which will dissolve the filler completely within two hours.
Dr. Frank says the best way to deal with migration is to dissolve the filler with hyaluronidase (an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid gels). In just a few hours, hyaluronidase softens the filler and returns the lips to a more natural shape, projection, and size.
This is undoubtedly due to the role of social media and the belief that larger lips are more physically attractive. With celebrities also admitting to (and almost celebrating), having had lip fillers and other cosmetic procedures, the culture around these treatments has changed to become more mainstream and accepted.
It could be argued that lip fillers truly jumped into the mainstream in 2015 when Kylie Jenner admitted her plumped-up lips were the result of injections. This caused demand to skyrocket, and many cosmetic clinics experienced a boom in lip filler procedures.
When too much filler is injected into one area it's too much for the lips to hold and it migrates. Lip filler migrating can also be caused by injections placed too close together. If they aren't spaced properly, it can cause the skin to be filled too quickly, forcing it to migrate.
Different fillers tend to naturally dissolve at different speeds. Most hyaluronic acid fillers used in the lips, jawline, and cheeks, including Juvederm and Restylane, metabolize after 6 months to a year. Sculptra can continue to provide results in the face for up to two years.
These patients report that hyaluronidase injections into the original treatment area (e.g. just the lips or just the cheekbones) has caused volume loss, sagging, and textural changes in all facial regions (e.g. one patient had the Restylane in her lips dissolved and attributes her under eye hollows to that treatment).
Can all fillers be dissolved? Fillers with silicone (which are sometimes used in the lips and face, cannot be dissolved). Other semi-permanent fillers such as Scultpra and Radiesse also can't be dissolved. But temporary fillers, such as Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers can easily be dissolved.
Avoid any heat-inducing activities for 24 hours such as strenuous exercise, spas, saunas and hot showers.
Unless you go to extremes with lip fillers or choose a very unskilled injector, your lips won't be permanently stretched. This means that if you choose to stop having lip filling injections, your lips will likely return to their normal proportions.
Fillers come in pre-filled syringes, usually with 1 mL per syringe. To avoid duck lips, stick to one syringe per treatment. Honestly, some times we won't even use the whole syringe to avoid the risk of duck lips.
Fillers are a great option for patients seeking a softer, more youthful look. However, if used improperly or over used, fillers can have negative long term consequences. In fact, patients who do not properly use filler could actually speed up their skin's aging process, resulting in older looking skin.