Hyaluronic Acid filler removal is suitable for most people and emergency treatment is important to understand. We discuss your medical history at your consultation and would ask you to postpone treatment if it were not necessary or you were pregnant or breastfeeding. Treatment may not suitable if you are having immune therapy or undergoing cancer treatment.
Hyaluronidase is suitable to remove hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Different dermal filler products act in different ways. Most dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, however there are some collagen stimulator filler products which are different. If you are considering having dermal filler removal treatment, please obtain your treatment notes from your original treatment. This information is extremely useful to ensure a hyaluronic acid dermal filler has been used and the type to predict the breakdown of the dermal filler you have been injected with.
Is this treatment suitable for me?
How safe is treatment?
Hyaluronidase treatment is very safe as a routine procedure. It is also used in the emergency removal of dermal filler when a blood vessel is obstructed. It is performed by Dr Hemming who is extremely experienced in aesthetic injectable techniques.
Will I feel any pain or discomfort during my treatment?
You should expect some minor discomfort or tenderness initially, this settles very quickly.
Are there any side effects to treatment or risks associated?
Side effects are minimal if any. Injection site tenderness and mild bruising as well as redness, dry skin and itching to the treatment area may occur. HA dermal filler is broken down quickly and any swelling caused should settle within 7-14 days. More serious complications can occur with HA dermal filler use which is why all of our dermal filler treatments are performed by a medically qualified practitioner who is trained in complication management.
Procedure
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme used to break down unwanted Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler. It is injected into the unwanted product and causes filler to breakdown over 2-5 days. Treatment is effective, however due to the natural differences between us all further treatment may be required to remove all of the unwanted product deposition.
The enzyme is injected through a fine sterile needle into the area of unwanted filler.
Treatment can cause mild discomfort over a few seconds.
Effects can be seen over 2-5 days and the complete effect in 2 weeks.
Your comfort levels and expectations are important factors which are considered in your consultation.
Treatment areas
Treatment is a safe and effective way of removing unwanted filler produce.
It is only suitable removing hyaluronic acid filler.
Side effects
Temporary side effects from treatment are reasonably common. Redness, swelling, bruising, discomfort and itching can last for 7-14 days. Some inflammatory reactions affect the surrounding tissue, including swelling; these are normally self-limiting and last a few days but in rare cases can last longer (up to several months).
Serious side effects are not common but it is impossible to predict who might react to hyaluronidase.
Aftercare
Do not touch, rub or massage the area or apply makeup for at least 6 hours.
Immediately you may have redness, swelling, bruising, discomfort or itching these should settle over 7-14 days.
Do not have any facial massage or electrical stimulation or sun bed treatments to the face for 2 weeks after treatment.
Treatment is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Dermal filler removal treatments are designed specific type of filler used to give the best results. We often get asked about the cost of treatment. At Thames Skin Clinic we pride ourselves on results rather than focus on the price of a treatment, it is more important that we get the correct quality of product rather than offer cut price treatments, products and services (especially when it comes to medical treatments).
You will never see Thames Skin Clinic advertising services on social coupon sites such as Groupon as we believe they have a negative impact on our customer safety, results and satisfaction. We also wish to abide by the advertising regulator and work in a safe ethical manor.
Our prices reflect the skill, training and premier product choices we have made as well as the true reflection of the beautiful bespoke clinic surroundings.
To discuss dermal filler treatment and for a detailed consultation regarding the best options for your treatment please call us today and book an initial consultation with our specialist practitioners. There is a charge for appointments with Dr Hemming.
Dermal filler removal prices start from £350
Depending on type, volume and spread of filler for removal further appointments may be needed.