Is dissolving lip filler free? Or discounted?

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I am interested in dissolving a little part of my lip filler that is causing issues, would I be charged for this? Even though it's my doctors fault... she did not inject it good. Also, if I dissolve that part, causing my lip to loose all volume there and I wanted to fix it the lack of volume more filler, will I be charged to add more filler? Even though my purchase of 1 syringe just went to waste on her error? Or at least given a discount..?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Each office's policy will be different on the cost of any hyaluronidase treatment, with most offering the treatment for free.  Additional filler would likely be an additional expense.  Talk to your injectors office to ask their policy.  Hope this helps.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to learn more about your options to eliminate lip filler.
Best wishes,

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

There can be a variety of reasons for this.  Generally this is unnecessary because the hyaluronic acid filler can be modified with enzyme so rather than removing all of the product, it can be shaped.  Of course for some, it all has to go.  Reasons for this vary.  The most common situation is that the injector who placed product really did not understand what they were supposed to do.  Generally there will be a charge for removing the product with the enzyme.  Situations vary so I recommend discussing this with your injector.  Keep in mind that some injectors have absolutely no experience with the enzyme.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear anon705991,every plastic surgeon has his own policy. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This will vary due to each Doctor's office policy. If you were to get hyaluronidase at a new office, there will be a fee. Keep in mind, it may take a series of treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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