What Are Filler Dissolving Injections?

Filler dissolving treatment commonly uses an enzyme called hyaluronidase.

Hyaluronidase breaks down hyaluronic acid, allowing HA-based dermal filler to be gradually cleared from the treated area.

It may be considered when patients are unhappy with previous filler or when a clinician determines that dissolving HA filler is medically appropriate.

What Types of Filler Can Be Dissolved?

Hyaluronidase is used to break down hyaluronic acid fillers.

These may include selected products from brands such as:

• Juvederm
• Restylane
• Belotero
• Teosyal
• Korean HA fillers
• Other HA-based dermal fillers

Not every injectable filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Which Fillers Cannot Be Dissolved with Hyaluronidase?

Hyaluronidase specifically targets hyaluronic acid.

Injectables based on other materials, such as calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), cannot simply be dissolved in the same way.

This is why identifying the previous product is important before treatment.

Why Do People Dissolve Facial Fillers?

Patients may seek filler dissolving for concerns such as:

• Overfilled appearance
• Unwanted facial volume
• Filler migration
• Facial asymmetry
• Lumps or irregularities
• Poor filler placement
• Unnatural-looking contours
• Previous filler before retreatment
• Unwanted lip filler
• Under-eye filler concerns

Not every irregularity requires dissolving, so assessment should come first.

Lip Filler Dissolving

Lip Filler Dissolving is commonly requested when patients feel their lips are too large, uneven, poorly shaped, or affected by suspected filler migration.

Depending on the situation, filler may be partially or more extensively dissolved.

After the area settles, patients may discuss whether they want to leave the lips natural or consider carefully planned re-treatment.

Filler Migration Dissolving

Filler migration refers to filler appearing outside the intended treatment area.

It is particularly discussed around areas such as the lips.

If the previous product is an HA filler, hyaluronidase may be considered to reduce unwanted filler after appropriate assessment.

Under-Eye Filler Dissolving

Some patients seek under-eye filler removal because of:

• Persistent puffiness
• Unwanted volume
• Irregular contour
• Asymmetry
• Visible filler
• Unnatural-looking fullness

The under-eye area has delicate anatomy, making careful assessment especially important before dissolving treatment.

Nasolabial Fold Filler Dissolving

Overcorrection around the nasolabial folds can sometimes create unwanted fullness or heaviness.

If HA filler is responsible, selected dissolving may be considered before deciding whether additional facial balancing is appropriate.

Chin Filler Dissolving

Chin filler may be dissolved when patients are unhappy with projection, shape, asymmetry, excessive volume, or the overall facial proportions created by previous treatment.

The original filler material should be identified whenever possible.

Jawline Filler Dissolving

Patients may seek Jawline Filler Dissolving if previous treatment has made the lower face appear too wide, heavy, asymmetrical, or poorly defined.

Removing selected HA filler may help restore the previous contour before a new treatment plan is considered.

Can Juvederm Be Dissolved?

Juvederm is a family of hyaluronic acid fillers.

HA-based Juvederm filler can generally be broken down using hyaluronidase when medically appropriate.

Can Restylane Be Dissolved?

Yes. Restylane products are based on hyaluronic acid and can generally be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

The amount and number of treatments required can vary.

Can Radiesse Be Dissolved?

Radiesse is based on calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) rather than hyaluronic acid.

It therefore cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase in the same manner as Juvederm or Restylane.

Can Sculptra Be Dissolved?

Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen stimulator.

It cannot be dissolved using hyaluronidase like an HA filler.

Treatment of unwanted effects therefore requires a different medical assessment and management strategy.

Can You Partially Dissolve Filler?

In selected situations, a clinician may attempt to reduce unwanted HA filler rather than remove as much as possible.

However, hyaluronidase action cannot always be controlled with absolute precision.

Patients should understand that the final degree of correction may vary.

Can Old Filler Be Dissolved?

HA filler that remains present may potentially respond to hyaluronidase even if it was injected some time ago.

Whether treatment is appropriate depends on the filler material, location, current tissue condition, and other factors.

How Fast Does Filler Dissolving Work?

Hyaluronidase begins acting after injection, but the appearance of the treated area can continue changing as filler breaks down and temporary swelling settles.

Immediate appearance should therefore not always be considered the final result.

How Many Filler Dissolving Sessions Are Needed?

Some patients may achieve the desired correction after one treatment, while others may require additional sessions.

This can depend on:

• Type of HA filler
• Amount of filler present
• Treatment area
• Age of the filler
• Degree of correction required
• Individual response

Can You Refill After Dissolving Filler?

Yes, patients may potentially receive new filler after the previous HA filler has been appropriately dissolved and the tissues have settled.

The timing should be determined by the treating clinician based on the treatment area and individual response.

Filler Dissolving Before Re-Filling

In some cases, correcting old filler first can create a cleaner foundation for future treatment.

This may be considered when previous filler has caused:

• Excessive volume
• Poor contour
• Migration
• Asymmetry
• Unnatural proportions

After the area settles, a new filler plan can be designed according to the patient's current anatomy.

Filler Dissolving vs. Adding More Filler

Adding more filler is not always the best way to correct an unsatisfactory result.

If the problem is caused by excessive volume or misplaced HA filler, adding additional product may make the area heavier.

In these cases, dissolving selected filler first may provide a better starting point for correction.

Does Filler Dissolving Hurt?

Patients may experience temporary stinging or discomfort during the injections.

Sensitivity varies depending on the treatment area and amount of treatment required.

Does Filler Dissolving Cause Swelling?

Temporary swelling can occur after hyaluronidase injections.

Other temporary reactions may include:

• Redness
• Tenderness
• Bruising
• Injection-site discomfort
• Temporary changes in contour

The area should be allowed to settle before the final result is assessed.

Is Hyaluronidase Safe?

Hyaluronidase is a medical treatment and can cause adverse reactions, including allergic reactions in some patients.

Patients should provide information about previous filler treatments, allergies, medications, medical history, and previous reactions before treatment.

When Is Filler Dissolving an Emergency?

Filler-related vascular complications require urgent medical assessment and treatment.

Symptoms such as severe or increasing pain, unusual skin blanching or discoloration, or sudden visual symptoms after filler injection should not be treated as a routine cosmetic correction.

Sudden visual changes require immediate emergency medical attention.

Filler Dissolving for International Patients in Seoul

Located in Cheongdam, Gangnam, Cheongdam JIA Skin Clinic provides consultation for international residents and visitors seeking assessment of previous HA filler.

Patients can discuss Lip Filler Dissolving, Under-Eye Filler Dissolving, Chin Filler Dissolving, Jawline Filler Dissolving, and filler correction based on their previous treatment history and current concerns.

Why Choose Cheongdam JIA Skin Clinic for Filler Dissolving?

• Personalized filler assessment
• Hyaluronidase injections
• Lip Filler Dissolving
• Under-Eye Filler Dissolving
• Chin Filler Dissolving
• Jawline Filler Dissolving
• Filler migration assessment
• Overfilled-face correction
• Partial filler correction when appropriate
• Re-treatment planning
• Convenient Cheongdam, Gangnam location
• International patient-friendly consultation

FAQ – Filler Dissolving Injections in Gangnam

What Injection Dissolves Filler?

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme used to break down hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Can All Facial Fillers Be Dissolved?

No. Hyaluronidase works on HA fillers. Non-HA injectables such as Radiesse and Sculptra cannot be dissolved in the same way.

Can Lip Filler Be Dissolved?

HA lip fillers can generally be dissolved with hyaluronidase when medically appropriate.

Can Migrated Filler Be Dissolved?

If the migrated product is an HA filler, hyaluronidase may be considered after assessing the area and previous treatment history.

Can You Dissolve Only Some of the Filler?

Partial correction may be attempted in selected cases, although the exact degree of breakdown cannot always be precisely controlled.

How Long Does Filler Dissolving Take?

Hyaluronidase begins breaking down HA filler after treatment, but swelling and tissue changes mean the final appearance should be evaluated after the area settles.

Can Foreigners Get Filler Dissolving Injections in Gangnam?

Yes. International residents and visitors can consult Cheongdam JIA Skin Clinic about HA filler dissolving and correction of previous filler treatments.