Filler Dissolving Aftercare

About the treatment

Filler dissolving uses an enzyme called hyaluronidase to break down hyaluronic acid filler. It can be used to correct filler that’s uneven, overfilled or sitting in the wrong place, or simply to give you a fresh start.

If you haven’t had hyaluronidase before, a small patch test is done on your forearm and checked before treatment goes ahead.

Straight after treatment

• Don’t touch or massage the treated area for at least 24 hours, so the enzyme can work undisturbed.
• Keep the area clean and avoid make-up on the injection points for the rest of the day.
• A cool compress, wrapped in a clean cloth, helps with swelling and tenderness.

The first few days

• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol for 24 hours.
• Keep your skincare gentle and avoid active ingredients and exfoliants for a few days.
• Wear sunscreen every day, as the treated area may be more sensitive.
• Don’t have new filler placed for at least two weeks.

What’s normal

• Redness, swelling and tenderness at the injection points, noticeable for 24–48 hours.
• Possible bruising, which fades within a week.
• Hyaluronidase also briefly affects your skin’s own hyaluronic acid, so the area can look slightly deflated for a week or two before your natural volume returns.

Longer term

• Attend your follow-up appointment so John can check the filler has dissolved as planned.
• If you’d like further filler, John will advise on timing once the area has fully settled.