Correction after an unsuccessful treatment — fillers, hyaluronidase
An unsuccessful treatment isn't the end of the road. HA fillers can be dissolved, and you can start again.
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Illustrative photo. It shows an example of how the treatment is performed.
Not every treatment gives you the result you expected. Lips too large, uneven cheeks, asymmetry, duck lips — these can often be fixed. What matters is knowing who to see and what your options are.
Common problems after HA fillers
Lips too large / duck lips — too much product or poor technique → hyaluronidase: partial or full dissolution
Lip asymmetry — uneven distribution → targeted hyaluronidase and correction
A ridge next to the nose — poor injection technique → hyaluronidase at the site of the deformity
Pillow-like effect on the cheeks — too much product or injected too shallow → hyaluronidase, possibly redistribution
Results lasting too long — a long-lasting product → hyaluronidase to speed up removal
Visible implant (Tyndall effect) — HA injected too shallow → hyaluronidase, then repeat the injection deeper
Hyaluronidase — how does it work?
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. After it's injected into an area treated with HA filler, the enzyme breaks the product down. You can see the effect within 24–48 hours.
How long to wait between hyaluronidase and a follow-up treatment?
The enzyme needs time to complete its work, so the minimum gap is 2 weeks. We recommend 4 weeks, to let the skin settle and to give your doctor an accurate starting point for the next correction.
Lip correction — common scenarios
Lips are the most common reason people seek a correction. Here are three typical situations and how we approach them.
Problems after other treatments — what can be corrected?
When to seek urgent help — warning signs
How to avoid problems in future
Choosing the right doctor is half the battle. Here are a few rules worth following before any treatment:
Choose a doctor with a visible portfolio and verifiable certification
Ask about the product — is it a registered CE/MDR preparation?
Start with a smaller dose — you can always add more
Look realistically at "before" photos — not through the lens of influencers
Discuss a "backup plan" with your doctor: what happens if you don't like the result?
