Unhappy with Fillers?
According to a 2023 survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), approximately 90% of individuals who underwent an injectable wrinkle treatment (including fillers and neuromodulators such as Botox) were satisfied with their results. And when it comes to fillers, specifically hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, a study by the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found that overall patient satisfaction was between 87% and 92% in 2020. These percentages clearly indicate that the majority of filler procedures offer glorious results.
Of course, the average satisfaction rate depends on the area treated. For example, lip treatments typically achieve a satisfaction rate of 88% to 93%, while cheek enhancements tend to be even more successful, with rates ranging from 90% to 94%! Tear trough treatments have the lowest reported satisfaction, at 75% to 85%, which is still rather impressive.
However, sometimes fillers can create an unnatural look if not administered by a trained professional. And if the filler placement is uneven, it may cause a noticeable facial imbalance. Remember, while 90% of filler recipients were satisfied, this still implies around 10% of patients were not, whether due to the injector experience, the type of filler used, unmet expectations, or the patient’s overall expectation not being met.
But whatever your reason, we are here to tell you that hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers can successfully be reversed with precision and care. If you have fallen victim to a botched job or no longer want the filler look, we are here to help. Enter filler-dissolving injections, a reliable, proven, and popular way to reverse unwanted filler outcomes and restore natural beauty.
Filler Dissolving Injections Explained
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers have become increasingly popular in the UK due to their natural-looking results. And as the name suggests, these fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin that retains moisture and adds plumpness.
When it comes to filler-dissolving injections, they contain hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down the hyaluronic acid in HA fillers with great efficacy. In fact, studies have shown an effectiveness rate of 85% to 100% in dissolving HA filler. Hyaluronidase has also been shown to achieve over 90% reduction in filler volume within 24 to 48 hours, along with complete or near-complete resolution of HA filler achieved in 95% of patients within 1 or 2 sessions.
Regarding the overall safety of hyaluronidase, when administered by an experienced medical practitioner, filler-dissolving injections are considered very safe.
Regarding allergic reactions or vascular complications, these are rare. However, similar to your initial filler injections, this procedure can come with minor side effects such as bruising or swelling at the injection site, temporary tenderness or redness, and even overcorrection (since hyaluronidase does not discriminate between filler and your body’s natural HA), if not administered by a trained professional.
Therefore, we need to emphasise once more that booking an appointment with a trained professional truly is non-negotiable.
Re-Treatment After Dissolving
Some may be wondering, once the filler is “removed”, can you get filler in the same area again? This is a great question, especially since many people who had a bad experience and results may still want beautiful, natural-looking, and professionally done fillers afterwards.
One of the major benefits of hyaluronidase is that it provides a second chance to achieve the desired results. Many people who dissolve their filler go on to have it redone, this time with a more conservative approach or with a different product or technique.
At Bodyvie, our doctors can safely administer new dermal filler as soon as 2 weeks after your original filler has been dissolved using Hyalase. This corrective process enables both patients and practitioners to reset and refine, often achieving more balanced and natural-looking results.
And while it is most commonly used on the lips, under eyes, nasolabial folds, and cheeks, hyaluronidase can be used anywhere HA fillers have been injected. This includes your neck, décolletage (chest), and hands.
Key Takeaway
Filler-dissolving injections provide a safe, effective, and fast solution for correcting or reversing unwanted results from hyaluronic acid-based fillers. Since their introduction in the early 2000s, when aesthetic medicine began adopting hyaluronidase to dissolve these fillers, they have become increasingly common as dermal fillers gained popularity in cosmetic procedures during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Therefore, if you have had dermal fillers in the past and were left dissatisfied, whether due to overfilling, visible lumps, or results that did not match your expectations, we invite you to visit Bodyvie. Our experienced doctors can safely and effectively correct these issues to help restore your natural beauty.
We believe that the best outcomes always come from working with a qualified aesthetic professional who can assess your needs, guide you through the process, and help you achieve the refreshed appearance you deserve. Be it injecting the filler or dissolving it.
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