Physician advises against dissolving lip filler saying it could make my lips worse. Is that true? (photos)

Question

I want to get my lips dissolved because my top lip looks fake and unnatural. I'm being told that if I do, it could make my lips look "worse." Is she pulling my leg? It's the same office who injected me in the first place. She also said that my Juvederm from about a year ago (which was practically dissolved) caused my lips to enunciate the way it did after injecting me with Volbella.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

If done properly, dissolving lip filler with Hyaluronidase should not make your lips worse. Things will just go back to the way they were before the injections. Sometimes, a couple of sessions may be needed to completely dissolve the filler. From the excuses you have been receiving it seems that your injector doesn't have much experience in dealing with these types of filler issues. Proceed with caution. Best wishes.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

Using hyaluronidase to dissolve lip filler, if done correctly, will not make your lips look worse although sometimes multiple treatments are required to achieve the desired reduction. However, once it’s all dissolved, your lips return to their natural shape. If you’re not getting the results or answers you need from your current injector, I’d suggest finding a board-certified dermatologist who has a lot of experience with lip augmentation and gets good results from hyaluronidase, too.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph, and I am sorry that your lip results were not what you anticipated.  Placement of hyaluronidase will not negatively impact your lip appearance or tissues.  Hyaluronidase will only dissolve the Juvederm which was placed.  Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, if you're unhappy with filler, it can be reversed with hyaluronidase. It won't harm your natural lip tissue. Keep in mind, it may take a series of treatments. Best, Dr. Emer

Vilma Di Maria, MBBS · Answer

Thnakyou for your question. If you are unhappy then its easy to dissolve the filler. You may need more than on attempt but there is no reason to put it off . As you stated unhappy you are unhappy with  the resultsGood luck

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