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.