The use of hyaluronic acid has become the standard for facial harmonization. However, the oversupply of treatments performed by untrained personnel has led to an increasingly common problem: poorly performed lip fillers and improperly applied hyaluronic acid.
When a procedure is not performed with due regard for the anatomy of the tissues, the patient experiences frustration and a loss of harmony. Fortunately, unlike other materials, hyaluronic acid has a highly precise medical “antidote”: hyaluronidase.
What are the signs that you need to have your lip filler removed?
Not all touch-ups require completely undoing the work, but there are unmistakable signs that the fabric is saturated or suffering the consequences of poor technique:
- Hyaluronic acid migration: The product shifts away from the lip, creating a lump above or below the lip line.
- Tyndall effect or nodules: The appearance of small, hard lumps, marked asymmetries, or a bluish discoloration of the skin due to an injection that is too superficial.
- Excess volume and loss of structure: Lips that appear stiff, disproportionate, or that alter the dynamics of smiling or speaking.
- Possible side effects of lip fillers: Chronic swelling, tenderness upon touch, or a persistent feeling of heaviness in the area.
What is hyaluronidase used for, and how does it work?
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that can break down and disintegrate hyaluronic acid molecules, accelerating their natural reabsorption within a matter of hours. When used on the lips and other areas of the face, it helps reset the tissue to restore its original shape or prepare it for future correction.
There is a common misconception about whether hyaluronidase is dangerous. When administered by experienced medical professionals, it is a safe and controlled procedure. However, it requires a rigorous clinical protocol: from preliminary allergy testing to the proper technique for diluting hyaluronidase (such as the precise handling of 1500 hyaluronidase dilution to dissolve only the synthetic product without compromising the skin’s natural hydration).
What is the correction process like? Before and after
When comparing before-and-after cases of hyaluronidase treatment, the change is dramatic: the lip regains its suppleness, the skin in the area becomes less swollen, and the signs of migration disappear. Although the cost of hyaluronidase varies depending on the amount of product to be dissolved and the number of sessions required, the true value lies in the peace of mind that comes from entrusting your face to medical professionals.