Filler Dissolving
Restore balance and definition to your facial features with filler dissolving, designed to address unwanted filler, correct uneven results and help you achieve a more natural, harmonious appearance.
Restore Your Natural Balance
What is Filler Dissolving?
Filler dissolving is non-surgical injectable treatment designed to break down unwanted or incorrectly placed hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, helping to restore a more natural, balanced appearance.
The treatment uses an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which is carefully injected into the targeted area to break down the hyaluronic acid filler, allowing the body to gradually absorb it.
How Does Filler Dissolving Work?
Filler dissolving works by using an enzyme called hyaluronidase to break down hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers.
Once injected into the targeted area, the enzyme breaks down the hyaluronic acid molecules, allowing the body to naturally absorb and clear the dissolved filler. Results can begin to appear within hours, although it may take up to two weeks for the full effects to become visible as any swelling settles.
Why Consider Filler Dissolving?
Whether you're unhappy with previous filler results or simply wish to return to a more natural appearance, filler dissolving offers a targeted approach to addressing unwanted hyaluronic acid dermal filler.
Filler dissolving may be suitable if you're looking to:
💡 CORRECT ASYMMETRY and uneven filler results
💡 ADDRESS FILLER MIGRATION beyond the intended treatment area
💡 REDUCE EXCESS VOLUME or an overfilled appearance
💡 RESTORE NATURAL CONTOURS and facial balance
💡 PREPARE FOR NEW FILLER by dissolving previous treatment
What to Expect During Your Treatment
1. Consultation & Assessment
Your treatment begins with a consultation to assess your existing filler, discuss your concerns and determine the most appropriate approach for achieving your desired results.
2. Allergy Testing & Preparation
As hyaluronidase can cause allergic reactions, your practitioner will assess your medical history and may perform an allergy test before proceeding. The treatment area will then be cleansed and prepared for the injections.
3. Filler Dissolving Injections Administration
Hyaluronidase is carefully injected into the targeted areas using a fine needle. The enzyme begins breaking down the hyaluronic acid filler, with the procedure typically taking just a few minutes.
4. Recovery & Aftercare
You may experience temporary redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising around the injection sits. Your practitioner will provide personalised aftercare advice and explain when to expect your final results, which can take up to two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Filler DissolvingFiller dissolving is effective for dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid, which is commonly used in lip, cheek, chin and jawline treatments. Other types of filler cannot be dissolved using hyaluronidase. Your practitioner will assess your existing filler to determine whether the treatment is suitable.
You may experience some mild discomfort or a brief stinging sensation during the injections, but this is generally well tolerated by most patients.
Hyaluronidase will begin breaking down hyaluronic acid filler shortly after it's injected, and you may notice changes within the first 24–48 hours. However, it can take up to two weeks for swelling to settle and the full results to become visible.
Not necessarily. Depending on your concerns and the amount of filler present, your practitioner may recommend targeting specific areas or dissolving the filler more extensively. The results can vary, and additional sessions may be needed to achieve your desired outcome.
There is typically minimal downtime after filler dissolving, although temporary redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising may occur around the injection sites. These effects usually settle within a few days, although swelling can occasionally last longer.
Filler dissolving is generally considered safe when performed by an appropriately qualified medical professional. However, hyaluronidase can cause allergic reactions, including rare but serious reactions such as anaphylaxis. Your practitioner will review your medical history, assess your suitability and discuss the potential risks before treatment.
Yes. Hyaluronidase can temporarily break down some of the hyaluronic acid naturally present in your skin, as well as the injected filler. Your body continually produces new hyaluronic acid, although the skin's appearance may take time to settle following treatment.
Some patients achieve their desired results after a single session, while others may require further treatment, particularly if there is a significant amount of filler or it has been present for some time. Your practitioner will recommend an appropriate treatment plan following your assessment.
It is generally recommended to wait at least two weeks before having new dermal filler injected, allowing the hyaluronidase to take effect and any swelling to settle. Your practitioner will advise when it is appropriate to proceed based on your individual circumstances.
Meet Your Practitioner
Miss Natasha Berridge
Miss Natasha Berridge
Miss Berridge is a well-respected and experienced Oral, Maxillofacial & Aesthetic Surgeon with a focus on Facial Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. She completed her surgical training and TIG Fellowship in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery at the most prestigious teaching hospitals in London, United Kingdom.
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Treatment Pricing
From £540
Why choose The Door?
Expertise
At The Door W4, we pride ourselves on our team of highly skilled and award-winning practitioners, each bringing years of expertise in aesthetic and surgical treatments. We carefully select the best in their fields to ensure you receive exceptional care and outstanding results, all under one roof.
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We're also CQC registered. CQC Registration is an accreditation by the Care Quality Commission that assess and confirms a certain level of hygiene, operational setup (ie. room design and available facilities) and patient care. This is the sort of level of accreditation usually found in hospitals and medical centres, so you can rest assured that you'll be getting the highest quality of treatment here with us.
Location
We're incredibly easy to get to. Visit us in leafy Chiswick, moments from vibrant Chiswick High Road. Close to Heathrow Airport and just off the M4, we are outside the congestion charging zone and very easy to access from out of London. With ample parking on site, you can have someone take you home straight from your treatment.
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