What Can You Do If You Are Not Happy With Your Lip Filler? Is It Reversible?

There can be many different reasons for a procedure being described as unsuccessful. The most common complaints we encounter in the aesthetic world in İzmir can be listed as follows:

• Asymmetry Problems: The lower and upper lip being out of proportion with each other, or one side of the lip looking fuller than the other.

• Overfilling: Exaggerated, artificial-looking fillers that do not suit the general anatomy of the face.

• Lumping and Nodules: The filler material accumulating under the tissue and forming hard spots.

• Tyndall Effect: A bluish/greyish discolouration forming under the skin as a result of the filler being placed too superficially.

• Disruption of the Lip Line: The filler spilling out of the lip border and casting a shadow on the moustache area.

Such situations can be both aesthetically bothersome and negatively affect a person's self-confidence. Fortunately, when hyaluronic-acid-based fillers are used, all of these problems can be solved.

The vast majority of the materials used in lip filler contain hyaluronic acid. There is an enzyme that breaks down this substance, which is found naturally in our body: Hyaluronidase.

If you are not happy with your filler, with a hyaluronidase injection applied by Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil the filler can be made to start dissolving within seconds. This procedure is also known as filler dissolving, and it can eliminate disappointments within just a few minutes without requiring any surgical intervention.

The procedure is quite simple but requires high expertise. First, the areas where there is excess filler or where it has been placed incorrectly are identified. Then the hyaluronidase enzyme is injected into these areas with very fine needles. The enzyme breaks the bonds of the filler material, liquefying it and allowing it to be expelled through the body's natural lymphatic system.

Change begins immediately after the filler-dissolving procedure. However, it may take 24 to 48 hours for the full result to be seen and for the tissue to calm down.

• Oedema and Swelling: When the enzyme is injected, temporary swelling may occur in the area. This is completely normal and subsides quickly.

• Return to Its Old Form: Within a few days your lips return to their original form before the filler was applied.

• Can Filler Be Applied Again? Yes, but there is no need to rush. Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil usually recommends waiting 1-2 weeks before a new filler application so that the tissue heals completely and the effect of the enzyme passes.

Having an incorrect filler corrected is as much a process requiring trust as having a lip filler done. When choosing among clinics offering aesthetic services in İzmir, you should pay attention to whether your doctor only recommends "more filler." Sometimes adding more filler to correct asymmetry can make the problem even more complex. The right approach is to dissolve the faulty filler and open a clean page.

By carefully listening to her patients' expectations, Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil makes the design most suitable for the golden ratio of the face. If the existing filler is an obstacle to this ratio, the dissolving procedure is applied first to rest the tissue, and then the lips are reshaped with an aesthetic perspective.

To avoid encountering undesirable results and needing "filler dissolving," the following points are vital:

• Choosing the Right Doctor: The people who best know the lip anatomy and the vascular and nerve structure are surgeons who perform facial aesthetic procedures.

• Material Quality: The brand and content of the applied filler must definitely be questioned. FDA-approved, quality hyaluronic-acid fillers are always safer.

• Gradual Increase: Instead of aiming for very large changes in a single session, having the filler done over time and allowing the tissue to adapt gives far more natural results.

• Personalised Design: A lip shape that looks beautiful on your friend may not look the same on you. Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil emphasises the importance of making a plan specific to each patient's own lip structure.

Does filler dissolving harm the lip? The hyaluronidase enzyme targets only the hyaluronic-acid-based filler. It does not permanently harm the body's own tissue. However, it is critical that the procedure be performed by an expert doctor at the correct dosage.

Can every filler be dissolved? Only fillers containing hyaluronic acid can be dissolved. Permanent or semi-permanent fillers (such as silicone) cannot be dissolved; in such cases surgical intervention may be required.

Will there be a lot of bruising after the procedure? Because the lip area is rich in vascularisation, mild bruising may be seen. However, this bruising heals completely within a few days.

If your lip filler does not make you happy when you look in the mirror, you are not condemned to this appearance. Aesthetic interventions are meant to make you feel better, not to make you uneasy. With her experienced team, Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil is by your side for the correction of faulty filler applications and for giving you the natural look that suits you best.

Remember: an aesthetic procedure that has gone wrong can always be remedied, as long as you work with the right expert.