How does it work?

Dissolving filler is a relatively quick and straightforward process, typically taking just a few minutes. In order to ensure patient comfort, the target area is first numbed with the application of a local anesthetic cream. To assess for any potential allergic reactions, a patch test is performed on a small area of skin, usually on the arm. This test involves the application of a small amount of hyaluronidase, the substance used to dissolve the filler.

Assuming there is no adverse reaction to the hyaluronidase, the next step involves injecting small amounts of the substance into the target area. Once injected, the hyaluronidase acts rapidly, typically resulting in the dissolution of all the filler within a couple of days.

Following the procedure, there might be some swelling, redness, or bruising, but these side effects typically subside within a few days. The effects of the hyaluronidase can be seen quite rapidly, often within 24 to 48 hours, as the filler starts to diminish and the treated area returns to its pre-filler state or close to it.