The American Society for Plastic Surgeons has reported that over 2.5 million procedures that involve soft tissue fillers are performed every year.
Dermal fillers are one of the safest and most effective ways to reduce the appearance of unwanted lines and wrinkles and can also contour your face to make it look more youthful once again.
An added bonus is that filler treatments are quick and don’t require any downtime.
Most patients who try fillers do end up receiving treatments on a regular basis to maintain their new look, however, there are some patients who simply don’t like the results of their treatment. That, or they had a very unpleasant experience with their injector.
So, what do you do if you hate the results of your filler treatment?
Reversing the effects of fillers
The good news is that if you’re unhappy after your filler treatment at a Sydney laser clinic such as Academy Face and Body, the results can be reversed.
The vast majority of dermal fillers contain a substance called hyaluronic acid, which actually occurs naturally in the body. It’s this particular substance that makes reversal possible.
Using an enzyme called hyaluronidase, your doctor can dissolve the filler that was just injected into your face so that it returns to its previous state. If there are any lumps or your skin ends up having an irregular texture due to the fillers, this enzyme can correct it.
Once the enzyme has been injected, you may need to wait several days to experience a full reversal of your results. You may even require a second treatment to completely reserve the effects of your treatment.
Before you decide to have your fillers dissolved though, it’s best to wait for any swelling to subside so that you can first see the final results of your treatment. Speak to your injector about the possibility of reversal before you receive treatment if this is something that concerns you.
Can non-hyaluronic acid fillers be reversed?
Unfortunately, any fillers that contain materials that aren’t hyaluronic acid won’t respond to the enzyme.
If this is the case, the area can be gently massaged to get rid of any unwanted lumps. Your injector will also show you how to correctly massage the area so that you can continue to do so at home.
Additional fillers can also be used to try and even out any irregularities or steroid injections could possibly reverse the effects of the treatment.
Why the right injector matters
One way to avoid inferior results is to choose a qualified and experienced injector such as one of the professionals at Sydney laser clinic such as Academy Face and Body.
Choosing an experienced injector also ensures that you have the option to reverse your results because they will know exactly what to do.
Overall, fillers are not an exact science and things do go wrong but these risks are reduced when your fillers are being administered by a qualified injector.