Can I Selectively Dissolve Juvederm from Philtrium?

Without viewing a picture of your lips before and after, it's difficult to answer this question. If you don't like the look and want it removed, be sure you visit a well-trained and experienced injector - dissolving product in that area has to be handled by an expert so as not to diffuse to areas you don't want it removed.

Dear Santa Barbara,

-I think your injector was looking to give you "Paris Lips" which is not wrong, and just a preference

-I would let the swelling come down and re-evaluate after 2 weeks.  If you still do not like it, then have it dissolved.

-The collagen production is very minimal, if any, I would not worry about permanent ridges

Best regards,

Nima Shemirani
 

Thankfully, Juvederm is totally reversible with hyaluronidase injection, and only the philtrum may be reversed if you wish to keep the rest of your filler.

It may take a couple visits to completely reverse.

I would wait up to 2 weeks after your filler injection (as there can be swelling or bruising), and if still not pleased, then have your physician dissolve some of it with hyaluronidase which is incredibly safe in experienced hands.

 

The great thing about any of the hyaluronic acid fillers is that if there is anything you want to reverse, you can simply inject an enzyme called hyaluronidase and it will quickly dissolve the product.  This is true for Juvederm, restylane, perlane, or any of the other hyaluronic acid fillers.  Injecting the philtrum can provide some upper lip definition and lift that you may like once it settles down soon.  

It seems your doctor was giving you the "Paris Lip". Some people like this look  for the lip and it is a personal preference. I would give it 2 weeks to let all the swelling and bruising resolve. If you still want it removed at that point your doctor can inject Hyaluronidase into it and it will disappear.

At 5 days after injection to the philtrum you may be experiencing a lot of swelling. Give it two weeks before considering dissolving the product.

I am unsure why your philtirum was treated, but yes, you can selectively remove Juvederm with a good injector and hyaluronidase. However, I would suggest you wait a minimum of 2 weeks for all swelling and any bruising to subside. That will give you a better idea of what might need to be adjusted.