Filler Dissolving

• A patch test may be required beforehand to check for sensitivity to the enzyme
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment
• Pause non-essential blood thinners for a few days where safe
• Arrive with clean skin, free of make-up on the area
• Bring any information you have about the filler that was placed, if known

After cleansing and, where needed, numbing the area, the enzyme is injected into the filler to be dissolved using a fine needle. You may feel mild stinging or pressure. The filler begins to break down within hours. The appointment itself usually takes fifteen to twenty minutes. Some swelling and redness afterwards is normal, and a second session is occasionally needed for larger amounts of filler. Aftercare advice is provided before you leave.

1–2 days

• Avoid pressing or massaging the area for 24 hours unless advised
• Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and heat for 24 hours
• Avoid make-up on the area for the rest of the day
• Allow the area to settle for one to two weeks before deciding on any re-treatment
• Attend a review to assess whether a further session is needed