Lip filler dissolving treatment is used to break down unwanted dermal filler. This procedure is a safe and comfortable way to return the lips to their natural size and shape. During treatment, hyaluronidase is injected into the lips. This enzyme occurs in the body naturally, so it’s completely safe to use in the majority of cases.

Lip fillers typically break down over time due to naturally occurring hyaluronidase. When filler dissolving is required, concentrated doses of hyaluronidase are injected into the lips. The injections break down the hyaluronic acid in the lip filler. This is then disposed of by the body’s natural systems.

• Dissolves migrated lip fillers.
• Dissolves unnatural looking filler.
• Area returns to its natural shape and size.

At the start of your lip filler dissolving treatment, a patch test is performed about half an hour before your appointment. This involves testing for allergies in the forearm with a small needle. The test will take less than 5 seconds to perform. If you don’t want to have this done on the day, you can have the test performed at another more convenient time prior to your treatment.

You will receive a full consultation which will assess your lips and find out if the treatment is appropriate. After this, the procedure takes about 15 minutes. Any makeup, serums or skincare are removed as the skin is cleaned prior to treating the area. Next, the injections are administered using small needles. The length of time the treatment takes can vary between patients. On average, it takes between 5-8 minutes to complete the procedure. There is minimal pain involved in having the injections as a numbing cream is applied prior to treatment.

At your appointment, pictures of your lips will be taken to keep track of your starting point. You’ll receive advice, giving you the information you need to make an informed decision about your treatment. Prior to lip filler dissolving treatment, a numbing cream is applied to the area to help you to avoid any discomfort during the injections. It will take about 20 minutes for the area to become numb.

Hyaluronidase is available as a powder form. This is combined with a saline solution and is injected where the filler needs to be broken down. The solution starts to work a few minutes after being injected. This is the ideal solution in time-sensitive or emergency situations where the filler has been injected wrongly or in a dangerous way. Lip filler dissolving treatment will cause swelling in the treated area, so you won’t see the results straight away. It takes about 24-48 hours (or longer in some cases) for the swelling to go down. After this, you’ll be able to see your perfect results.

It is important to avoid touching your lips for at least 6 hours after treatment. As the skin around the lips is very thin and full of blood vessels, some bruising and swelling may be a side effect. This will fade in a few days. Excess sun exposure, solariums and saunas should be avoided on the skin for one week after your treatment.

Once the recovery phase is complete, your lips will return to their natural size and shape once again. If you’re going to have filler treatment again we recommend waiting 2 weeks before planning an appointment. Waiting will give the lips the time they need to heal properly. It also gives the hyaluronidase time to fully disperse and be broken down. What this means is that when you do get new filler injected it won’t be dissolved by the remaining hyaluronidase.