I have had my lips injected 3 times and have started to notice the area above my top lip is starting to go a bit puffy. I’d like to get it all dissolved and start again if possible but how long will the process take? Can I get it dissolved and redone in the same day?
Answer: Recommended to wait at least 2 weeks after getting 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.
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Answer: Recommended to wait at least 2 weeks after getting 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.
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March 28, 2022
Answer: Best to wait until all swelling and bruising is settled The hyaluronidase works for 6-8 hours and studies have shown it is no longer in the system after this time.
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March 28, 2022
Answer: Best to wait until all swelling and bruising is settled The hyaluronidase works for 6-8 hours and studies have shown it is no longer in the system after this time.
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October 12, 2021
Answer: How long after dissolving filler can I get reinjected? Most of the dissolving when using hyaluronidase takes place in the first 15-30 minutes. It can continue to work for 3 days. After 3 days, there is no active enzyme and further injections can be performed.
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October 12, 2021
Answer: How long after dissolving filler can I get reinjected? Most of the dissolving when using hyaluronidase takes place in the first 15-30 minutes. It can continue to work for 3 days. After 3 days, there is no active enzyme and further injections can be performed.
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January 8, 2019
Answer: Lip filler Hello there! I would recommend having the "puffy" area reversed, wait a few days to let everything settle and heal, and then follow this with lip filler if desired. There is a risk of the reversal agent affecting the injected filler if you have them done on the same day. Cheers! Sarah RN BSN
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January 8, 2019
Answer: Lip filler Hello there! I would recommend having the "puffy" area reversed, wait a few days to let everything settle and heal, and then follow this with lip filler if desired. There is a risk of the reversal agent affecting the injected filler if you have them done on the same day. Cheers! Sarah RN BSN
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October 16, 2021
Answer: How long between dissolving and redoing fillers Dissolving agents begin to work immediately and are pretty much done after 48 hours. I do not recommend redoing fillers until at least day 3 and usually ask patients to wait a week just in case there's any mild swelling or anything. So we can really have a clean slate. Depending on how much filler you have also you may need more than one round of dissolving agent. I like to inject smaller amounts a few times rather than bolus large amounts in. This allows better control and more precise removal of the filler. Removing filler is just as much an art as putting it in. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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October 16, 2021
Answer: How long between dissolving and redoing fillers Dissolving agents begin to work immediately and are pretty much done after 48 hours. I do not recommend redoing fillers until at least day 3 and usually ask patients to wait a week just in case there's any mild swelling or anything. So we can really have a clean slate. Depending on how much filler you have also you may need more than one round of dissolving agent. I like to inject smaller amounts a few times rather than bolus large amounts in. This allows better control and more precise removal of the filler. Removing filler is just as much an art as putting it in. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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