Dissolving lip filler bumps - If hyaluronidase is injected to dissolve the filler will it dissolve my natural lips too? (photo)

Hylauronidase has many advantages and should be considered in patients who are unhappy with their results or in acute cases of overfilling or occlusion. Its often better to reverse filler and restart then to deal with long term edema. 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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hyaluronidase put in the right place at the right amount should not cause any problems. I would not worry about that.

Thanks for the question.  Before dissolving your filler, try gentle massage over the next week or so.  This may soften the hard lumps you feel, and may help reduce them.  If you still want to dissolve the filler, using hyaluronidase can be used safely with no ill effects on your lip tissues.