How long do I have to wait to get my cheek filler dissolved?

Longterm filler problems include migration, edema, and nodularity. Filler migration and permanence is a very common problem because there are many different types of HA fillers on the market and each is specified for a specific part of the face. Use of highly cohesive fillers on thin skin may cause swelling and nodularity. If patients have filler migration or nodules, we recommend a combination approach of filler reversal with enzymes Hylenex and Hyaluronidase in different strengths to dissolve the filler. We may also need to add Kenalog to the mix in order to reduce fibrous tissue. If the filler does not dissolve, it either means the filler is not HA material or we need more enzyme. The HA reversal can be combined with other lasers and skin treatments at the same time, and it usually (usually) does not affect adjacent tissue.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hi,Generally, we advise patients to wait 2-3 weeks to filler to settle before dissolving.  At this point, you provider can dissolve the excess Voluma.  Due to its chemical nature, Voluma generally requires 2-3 sessions of hyaluronidase to fully dissolve.  Best of luck!Warmly,Dr. Liu

Hi,
Sorry to hear that you're having a bad time with your cheek fillers.
I would always recommend giving your fillers a couple of weeks for any swelling and bruising to settle so you can see what the final result is going to be. If you still don't like it at this stage then your original aesthetics doctor should be happy to see you again and make a plan to sort thing out for you.

(If not, I’m based in Newcastle and have a reputation for sorting this sort of thing out so drop me a line)

Steven