Is it possible to reverse dermal filler injections, particularly if you’re not happy with the end results? Usually, the effects of dermal filler injections will diminish over time. However, some patients can be a bit more anxious and want to speed up that process in order to reverse the dermal filler injections right away or as soon as possible. To answer this question, we first need to look at what type of dermal filler they had.
Why would you like to reverse dermal filler injections?
As you probably know, dermal fillers are very popular and the majority of patients that undergo this treatment are happy about it and love the outcome. But what if you don’t like the “new you” and you wish to reverse it. Can you do it? Well, this depends primarily on what type of filler was used for your procedure. This is because some fillers can dissolve with a simple injection, while others can’t.
You don’t have to know exactly what type of filler are you getting. That’s your cosmetic surgeon’s job. He will know what kind of fillers were used and whether they can be dissolved. For example, a dermal filler called Bellafill cannot be dissolved and it is considered to be almost permanent.
The type of filler it will be used, mostly depends on your physical constitution, what kind of final results would you like to achieve and whether you want them to be permanent or temporary. So, in case things don’t turn out the way you want them to, you can reverse dermal filler injections if you want to.
Hyaluronic acid fillers
In most dermal filler treatments, cosmetic surgeons use hyaluronic acid-based fillers. This acid is something that is commonly found in your skin and it is also used in many rejuvenating or anti-aging cremes. The most popular fillers of this type are Juvederm and Voluma.
But just because they are based on the same chemical, not all dermal fillers are the same. For example:
- The hyaluronic acid particles can be bigger or smaller, each providing different results
- The duration of these fillers can be very different
- Some fillers have additives for a different effect, while others don’t
How can you reverse dermal filler injections?
The process that will reverse dermal filler injections (if you had a hyaluronic acid filler) is very simple and similar to the original procedure. The cosmetic surgeon will simply inject the solvent under your skin, which will then dissolve the filler.
Keep in mind that some of these solvents don’t work instantaneously and that it might take some time to dissolve the filler. But it will be much faster than the traditional, natural way.
Other fillers, like the forementioned Bellafill, can be resistant to absorption, and their effects can be effectively permanent. This is why we recommend that you go with the other kind, the hyaluronic acid-based fillers. That way, if you change your mind or you don’t like the end results, you can always reverse dermal filler injections.
The end results aren’t the only reason why someone would like to reverse dermal filler injections. In some instances, complications might develop which could make you wish to reverse the effects. If that ever happens, you should contact your cosmetic surgeon as soon as possible so he could recommend the best course of cation.
