Bad filler job done on nose bridge. Can I dissolve the filler? (Photo)

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I had my first filler done on my nose bridge many years back. Had a second one done few months back. But the second filler had caused the nose bridge to be broaden. It looks very thick and swollen. It looks like a big water bubble in between my eyes. It is very obvious a bad filler job done. 1. Can i dissolve the filler 2. What is the down time, will the process cause my nose bridge to swell furthe? 3. Is it dangerous ? 4. How soon after can i enhance my nose bridge again after that?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Many people will come to our office after a non-surgical nose job and request rhinoplasty surgery. When that happens, we may ask somebody to have their temporary gel filler dissolved. I have been impressed that the dissolving enzyme can make HA dissipate, typically as soon as one to two days after the treatment. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Alexander Rivkin, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. Using enzyme to dissolve hyaluronic acid is a safe, easy and quick procedure. There should not be any swelling. Bruising is possible, but rare. The enzyme should take a day or two to work. However, all this only applies if the filler used was a hyaluronic acid based filler. If Radiesse or Bellafill was used, these fillers cannot be dissolved. Hope that helps.

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Hi nicobowen ac,Yes, if the filler was hyalronic acid, it can be safely dissolved. There is typically not much downtime, although bruising and swelling are possible for a few days. It is also not uncommon to need more than one session to completely dissolve the filler. Once you are happy with the amount dissolved, you should wait ~2 weeks before adding more filler to the area.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, as long as the filler used was an HA filler, if you are unhappy with your results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase. It may take a series of treatments. With any injections, there can be some swelling, which can last 1-2 weeks. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

Non-surgical rhinoplasty requires a very experienced and technically adept injector.  Despite our greatest efforts filler can disperse to places where it was not injected.  There is a technique that minimizes this undesirable result.  Fortunately temporary fillers  can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Bellafill and Radiesse may be reduced with other injections. Repeat injection of filler can performed with Radiesse once the swelling has subsided if a hyaluronic acid was utilized.  Please consult in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

Bad filler job done on nose bridge. Can I dissolve the filler? (Photo)

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