At the Minneapolis Anti-Aging and Skin Clinic, we sometimes receive requests from patients who want to reverse their dermal filler results. This can come up for a variety of reasons, and we often see patients who initially received their filler injections at a different clinic.

In cases where hyaluronic-acid based fillers, such as Juvederm or Voluma, were used for the initial injections, it is possible to dissolve or “melt” your filler injection. In order to accomplish this, we use a product called hyaluronidase, which is formulated specifically to dissolve the hyaluronic-acid based molecule chains that form the base for many injectable fillers.

Every hyaluronidase or filler dissolution treatment requires individualized consultation. If you did not receive your initial dermal filler injection from Minneapolis Anti-Aging and Skin Clinic, there will be a $50 fee; this consultation is essential to properly assess your desired treatment.

Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are commonly used because they produce very natural looking results and, as these compounds are often found naturally in the body, and have a low incidence of allergic reactions. One of the other benefits of these fillers is that they are reversible.

Hyaluronidase (sometimes known as hyaluronan) is a special enzyme that can quickly break down the bonds that hold hyaluronic acid-based molecules together. In effect, these injections can rapidly dissolve dermal filler results. Hyaluronidase is formulated to leave natural hyaluronic acid untouched, targeting only the synthetic forms of the compound found in dermal fillers.

In most cases, hyaluronidase injections will be targeted in those areas where your dermal fillers are causing the most significant problems. The exact nature of the treatment will vary depending on your particular situation.

As with all medical procedures, filler melting is not an exact science and it comes with its own set of risks. Be sure to carefully discuss the pros and cons with your provider.

The staff at Minneapolis Anti-Aging and Skin Clinic is here to help ensure you end up with results you love. We take a patient-centered approach to all of our dermal filler injections, ensuring transparency and patient education throughout the process.

That’s also true in cases where patients are seeking a filler dissolving treatment. If you feel uncomfortable or unsatisfied with your hyaluronic-acid based filler results, it’s important to know that you have options, including hyaluronidase treatments.

The right treatment plan will focus on helping you achieve the overall look you’re after–so you leave happy and confident in the way you look. Contact us to get started today.

*Individual results may vary.