When Filler Doesn't Look Right, We Can Correct It

Pricing for filler correction and dissolving at Juvea Aesthetics depends on the amount of hyaluronidase required, the complexity of your individual case, and whether we’re addressing one area or several. We provide a fully transparent, personalized quote at your consultation.

Filler migration is when injected filler moves away from its original placement site, spreading into surrounding tissue over time. It can happen with any hyaluronic acid filler. Technique, product choice, and individual anatomy all affect the likelihood of whether your filler will migrate. Most commonly seen as a shelf-like ridge above the lip or a spread of product beyond the intended area.

Common signs of lip filler migration include a hard ridge or bump above the lip border, filler extending beyond the natural lip line, and a change in shape that develops weeks or months after treatment rather than settling in the first few days. It can be difficult to distinguish migration from normal swelling or healing without an in-person assessment. If you’re noticing a change that concerns you, book a correction consultation.

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, the main ingredient in most dermal fillers. When injected into an area with HA filler, it dissolves the product so the body can safely reabsorb it. It’s the standard tool used to correct filler migration, overfilling, and lumps, or to reverse a treatment entirely.

Dissolving is a routine procedure when performed by a trained injector. Swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising are common and settle within a few days. Allergic reactions are uncommon but possible, so we screen for allergies before treatment. Because hyaluronidase also affects the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid temporarily, the area can look slightly deflated until it recovers.

Many corrections need one session, but larger amounts of filler, older filler or more resistant products can need two or more.

Lumps or bumps after filler can result from uneven product placement, filler sitting too close to the skin’s surface, swelling during the healing process, or in rare cases, a delayed immune response to the product. Some firmness in the first few weeks is a normal part of healing and often resolves without treatment. Persistent lumps beyond that window are usually addressed with hyaluronidase.

Most clients find the dissolving process very tolerable, often more comfortable than getting filler injected in the first place. We minimize discomfort with techniques and numbing agents and check in with you throughout your treatment so you always feel comfortable.

No. Hyaluronidase only works on hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, which are the most commonly used products today. Permanent, semi-permanent and non-HA fillers can’t be dissolved this way and need a different approach. If you’re not sure what filler you had, we can help you work that out at your consultation.

Normally, yes. Once HA filler is dissolved, most people’s lips return to their natural shape and size. Some clients notice their lips feel slightly smaller than they did before filler was ever introduced, as the body may have adjusted over time, but most return to a healthy, natural-looking result. We’ll walk you through the realistic expectations for your specific situation during your consultation, so you always know what to expect.

We recommend waiting a minimum of 2-4 weeks after dissolving before introducing any new lip filler. That allows the tissue to fully recover from the hyaluronidase, the residual swelling to completely resolve, and gives us the clearest, most accurate baseline.

There is absolutely no obligation to move forward with any new filler after your correction at Juvea. We’ll dissolve your filler, support you through the settling period, and if you decide later that you’d like a fresh approach, we’ll be here.