At L’Atelier Aesthetics, lip filler dissolving is approached with care, precision and clinical expertise. The goal is not simply to remove filler, but to restore harmony and create a fresh starting point if needed.
Sometimes lip filler simply needs refining. Whether the shape feels uneven, the volume is no longer right for you, or the product has not settled as expected, lip filler dissolving can gently reset the area and allow for a more natural result.
Most modern lip fillers are made from hyaluronic acid — a substance naturally found in the body. Because of this, most lip fillers can be dissolved safely and effectively when required.
The treatment allows us to:
Reduce excess volume
Correct unevenness or migration
Improve lip shape
Address lumps or firmness
Reset the lips before refilling
Manage rare complications quickly and safely
Not all fillers are the same, which is why a thorough consultation is essential before treatment.
Lip filler dissolving is not always about “undoing” a treatment. Often, it is part of refinement.
Sometimes dissolving a small amount allows us to improve structure and achieve a more natural long-term result.
Hyaluronidase is injected precisely into the area where filler is present. The enzyme breaks down hyaluronic acid, which the body then naturally reabsorbs.
The treatment itself is quick and typically takes around 15–30 minutes.
You may notice:
Reduction in volume within 24–48 hours
Continued settling over several days
In some cases, more than one session may be required depending on how much filler is present and how long it has been in place.
Every lip filler dissolving treatment begins with a detailed medical consultation.
We will assess:
The type of filler previously used (if known)
The amount of product present
Lip anatomy and natural proportions
Skin quality and tissue health
Your aesthetic goals
Where appropriate, we may recommend dissolving a small area only, rather than the entire lip.
Our approach is conservative, thoughtful and tailored.
In most cases, lip filler dissolving can significantly reduce or fully remove hyaluronic acid filler. Because most lip fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, they can usually be dissolved effectively.
Lip filler dissolving often begins working within hours, with visible reduction in volume within 24–48 hours. Final settling may take several days.
Lip filler dissolving can cause mild discomfort, but numbing cream can be applied beforehand. Most patients describe it as manageable.
Immediately after lip filler dissolving there may be temporary swelling. Once settled, your lips typically return close to their natural baseline. Any temporary irregularities usually resolve as swelling reduces.
Yes. After lip filler dissolving, we usually recommend waiting 2–4 weeks before refilling to allow tissues to recover fully.
Lip filler dissolving targets hyaluronic acid filler. While hyaluronidase can interact with naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, the body replenishes this naturally over time.
Not always. Lip filler dissolving can be used selectively to refine small areas rather than removing everything.
No. Lip filler dissolving is often used for aesthetic refinement, correcting migration or adjusting volume — not only for medical concerns.
Dr Duncan Brennand is our lead Aesthetic Physician at L’Atelier with a wealth of expertise in both innovative and evidence-based treatments. He is an expert in all things dermal fillers, HA injections, collagen stimulating fillers and our skin booster range along with many other non surgical and surgical treatments.
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