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The enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid filler is called hyaluronidase. It does take expereince to feather a service and selectively remove unwanted issues. It is not necessary to remove everything. I my practice I am always fixing and adjusting the work of other injectors. I use as much enzyme as I do fillers in my practice as a result. Ask if the office is comfortable with enzyme, otherwise find an expereinced office for this work and don't adjust this yourself.
There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which can last 1-2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 mins a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. If you're unhappy with your final results you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. It is possible to partially dissolve, but it's hard to control the results versus dissolving fully. Best, Dr. Emer
Dear kyliestan,fillers have significant swelling post injection and can cause lumps. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks. Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve. Dissolving is unpredictable as well.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Thanks for your question and photo. There are three types of corner lip lifts, each of which provide their own idiosyncratic benefits.The noninvasive route would be fillers plus or minus a neuromodulator such as Botox® into the depressor anguli oris muscle. This treatment route is good for mild...
I think it is best if you can wait 24 hours before wearing makeup. You will likely have some swelling and possibly bruising the next day; ice can help. You can wear whatever lipstick you like, but a matte burgundy is best for covering any bruising. Hope this helps, Lana Long, MD
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice with seeing before and after photos. However, technique is very important when having lip augmentation, therefore you will want to see an expert. Some great fillers to help create a symmetrical lip are Volbella, Restylane and...