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Treatment
Filler Dissolving
Safely removes or corrects unwanted hyaluronic acid filler using an enzyme that breaks it down, allowing a fresh start.
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Benefits of Filler Dissolving
- Corrects over-filled or unnatural results
- Removes lumps, migration or asymmetry
- Fast-acting, often within a day or two
- Allows a fresh start before re-treating if wanted
- An essential safeguard for hyaluronic acid filler
- Restores a more natural appearance
At a glance
Treatment duration15–20 min
Result lastsPermanent removal
Sessions required1–2 sessions
DowntimeNone
DriveSame day
ShowerSame day
SportWait 24 hours
Sexual activityNo restriction
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The whole team made the process feel straightforward.
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The clinic was welcoming, organised, and very clear.
How does Filler Dissolving work
The enzyme is injected into the area containing the unwanted filler. It breaks the bonds that hold the hyaluronic acid gel together, and the body then absorbs and clears the resulting fragments naturally. The filler begins to reduce within hours, with the area often settling over one to two days. Depending on how much filler is present, more than one session is sometimes needed.
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that specifically targets hyaluronic acid:
- Enzymatic breakdown — splits the bonds holding the hyaluronic acid gel together
- Natural clearance — the broken-down filler is absorbed and cleared by the body
- Rapid action — begins working within hours of injection
- Selective effect — acts on hyaluronic acid filler while sparing most surrounding tissue
Patient Journey
What to expect
Consultation
Every treatment begins with a consultation. Your practitioner assesses the filler to be dissolved and confirms it is hyaluronic acid, discusses realistic outcomes, reviews your medical history and any allergies, and may arrange a patch test before treating.
Preparation
- 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
Treatment
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.
Downtime & Recovery
1–2 days
Aftercare
- 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
Patient results
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Contraindications
- Known allergy to hyaluronidase or bee venom
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Active infection at the site
- Non-hyaluronic-acid fillers, which cannot be dissolved this way
- History of severe allergic reactions
Risks and side effects
- Swelling and redness in the treated area
- Bruising
- Temporary tenderness
- Loss of some of your own natural hyaluronic acid nearby, which the body replaces over time
- Rarely, an allergic reaction to the enzyme, which is why a patch test may be used
Filler Dissolving
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Aurelia Clinic ManchesterAurelia Clinic London
Filler Dissolving (per area) £180
Filler Dissolving - Large Area £300
Who performs Filler Dissolving
Dr Nicolas Gregson
Plastic Surgeon
MBBS
Dr Nicolas Gregson is a plastic surgeon providing personalised consultation and treatment planning for patients considering aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr Gregson’s clinical interests include facial surgery, body contouring, breast surgery, and other personalised aesthetic procedures.
GMC · 123456
Aurelia Clinic London · Aurelia Clinic Manchester
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Frequently asked questions
The filler begins breaking down within hours, with the area often settling within one to two days. Larger amounts may need a second session.
No — only hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Other types of filler cannot be removed this way.
Often yes, to check for sensitivity to the enzyme, particularly if you have allergies.
Yes, usually once the area has fully settled, typically after one to two weeks.
It can temporarily reduce some of the natural hyaluronic acid nearby, but your body replaces this over time.
