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Due to regulatory guidelines, we are unable to list specific brand names on our website and have used replacement terms instead. To find out what these terms refer to, please contact us directly.
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Dissolve Dermal Fillers in Singapore

Dissolve Dermal Fillers Treatment Overview

  • Sessions Required

1 session and above

  • Duration of Results

Permanent

  • Downtime

Minimal downtime

  • Session Duration

30 mins

  • Skin Concern
  • Under-eye lumps from tear trough fillers
  • Overfilled cheeks (pillow-face look)
  • High or broad nose bridges (Avatar nose)
  • Sharp, long chins (witch’s chin)
  • Overfilled lips (duck lips)

How Are Dermal Fillers Dissolved?

Dermal fillers are primarily made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the skin that adds volume and hydration. When a filler needs to be dissolved -whether due to lumps, asymmetry, migration, or medical concerns- hyalase (hyaluronidase) is the enzyme used to safely break it down.

Hyalase works by chemically breaking the bonds in hyaluronic acid, turning the filler into a substance that the body can naturally absorb. This process allows for safe and controlled dissolution, whether the goal is partial correction or complete removal.

What Are The Common Cases Of Fillers and Skinboosters Needing Dissolving?

While persistent lumps are one of the more common reasons, there are several other situations where patients may seek to dissolve fillers or skinboosters:

Overfilling or asymmetry

Previous treatments may have added too much volume or created uneven results, leaving patients feeling that their face no longer looks natural. Dissolving the filler allows us to rebalance the features and start fresh with a more tailored plan.

Migration of filler 

Filler can sometimes shift from the intended area, causing lumps, irregular contours, or uneven appearances. Hyaluronidase can help restore proper positioning or remove the migrated material entirely.

Poor reaction to filler or skinboosters

Some patients experience adverse reactions such as acne breakouts, irritation, or swelling after treatment. This is more common in patients who had procedures overseas, where treatments may not have been properly tailored to their skin type or anatomy. Dissolving the filler allows the skin to recover safely and prevents prolonged complications.

Resolve medical issues 

In rare cases, fillers can lead to complications such as vascular occlusion, where blood flow is compromised. Prompt dissolution with hyaluronidase is essential to prevent long-term tissue damage.

Change of mind/want to try other treatments 

Some patients choose to dissolve fillers because they want to experiment with different products, techniques, or treatment areas. Dissolving gives them the freedom to adjust their aesthetic plan without committing to previous filler placements. 

Hyaluronidase/filler removal can be done for various types of fillers, including cheek fillers, lip fillers, chin fillers, tear trough fillers. 

How Do You Know If You Had A Poorly Done Filler Treatment?

Filler treatments aim to create natural, harmonious aesthetic outcomes which should conform to a publicly-accepted standard of beauty. Generally, when one can tell that you have had fillers done, the filler injected is probably sticking out like a sore thumb. Some common problem areas include:

  • Overfilled cheeks (pillow-face look)
  • Nose bridges which are too high or too broad (Avatar nose)
  • Chins which are too sharp and long (witch’s chin)
  • Under eye lumps and sausages
  • Overly-filled lips (duck lips)

What Is The Price to Dissolve Dermal Fillers in Singapore?

The price to dissolve dermal fillers is from $600.
 

Pre-Treatment Instructions

Always inform your doctor of all medications, including supplements you may be taking as well as your medical history, including anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin, anti-histamines, Vitamin C. We advise patients to stop taking these non-prescribed medications where possible in advance of treatment.

Expectations & After-Care

  • The entry points used for dermal filler dissolving usually closes within a day with little or no scabbing.
  • There can be some bruising, swelling and tenderness over the treated areas for a few days, make up can be used to conceal the areas of bruising.
  • Use a gentle cleanser during the recovery period.
  • Always use sunscreen and avoid unnecessary sun exposure to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

If you think that you have had a dermal filler injected with a suboptimal outcome, do consult our Aesthetic Physicians who will advise if you are a suitable candidate for dissolving the filler and benefit from re-treatment.

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The most commonly used dermal fillers are gels made up of cross-linked hyaluronic acid. A medication called Hyaluronidase can be injected into the filler to dissolve the target filler, much like how the filler is injected in the first place. There will be some temporary swelling of the filler which should not last more than a couple of hours before it starts to be dissolved.

Hyaluronidase is a very specific enzyme that can only dissolve hyaluronic acid-based fillers. It does not work on non-dissolvable fillers. 

Studies have shown that the filler-dissolving effect of hyaluronidase lasts only for 3 to 6 hours after injection. Hence, fillers can theoretically be re-injected to achieve a more desirable outcome after 6 hours. However, in practice, we generally advise our patients to wait for 2 to 3 days before re-treatment with dermal fillers for the same area.

Dermal filler dissolving is suitable for any healthy adult looking to dissolve only hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers.

Dissolving dermal fillers may be unsuitable for the following circumstances:

  • Previous content or material of filler is not hyaluronic-acid based or of unknown origin.
  • Hypersensitivity or allergy to any component of hyaluronidase/hyalase.
  • History of allergic reaction to wasp or bee stings.

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