Filler Dissolving in Chicagoland

Filler dissolving uses hyaluronidase, a naturally occurring enzyme delivered as a quick injection (brand names include Hylenex and Vitrase). Hyaluronidase breaks apart hyaluronic acid (HA), the smooth gel used in fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Versa, and Revanesse. Within a day or two the softened filler breaks down and your body clears it naturally.

Because it targets hyaluronic acid specifically, filler dissolving is precise. Your injector can soften a single overfilled area, smooth a lump, correct migration, or remove filler entirely, depending on your goal. It is the same enzyme used in urgent care if filler ever needs to be reversed quickly for medical reasons.

Lips are by far the most common area we dissolve, especially when lip filler has spread, migrated above the lip border, or simply looks like too much. If you are still in the early days after treatment, our guide to how long bruising from lip filler lasts can help you tell normal swelling apart from a result you want changed.

We also dissolve filler in the:

• Cheeks and midface
• Under-eyes and tear troughs
• Chin and jawline
• Nasolabial folds and the area around the mouth

Whether the issue is filler migration, a visible lump or nodule, or overcorrection from a previous visit, hyaluronidase lets us treat just the area that needs it rather than everything at once.

Your visit starts with a short consultation. Your nurse injector reviews the filler you have, what is bothering you, and how much you want to dissolve. If you know the product name and the date of your last filler, bring that information; if not, that is completely fine.

The treatment itself is quick. Your injector places a few small hyaluronidase injections into the target area, usually 15 to 30 minutes from start to finish. Most clients return to their day right away, with only minor swelling. All treatments at Express Med Spa are performed by licensed nurse practitioners and registered nurses with injectable training.

Most people see the treated area begin to soften within 24 to 48 hours. The full result settles over 1 to 2 weeks as any temporary swelling from the injection resolves. Dense or heavily migrated filler sometimes needs a second session to fully clear, which your injector will let you know at your visit.

Dissolving is permanent. Once the hyaluronic acid filler is broken down, it is gone for good. If you decide you want fresh filler afterward, we recommend waiting about two weeks so the area fully settles before you re-treat.

Hyaluronidase only works on hyaluronic acid fillers. That covers most popular options, including Juvederm, Restylane, Versa, and Revanesse. Left alone, HA filler can take 6 to 18 months to fade on its own, so dissolving is the fast, targeted alternative when you do not want to wait.

Some fillers are not hyaluronic acid and cannot be dissolved. Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) and Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) are biostimulators that your body absorbs gradually over time, and hyaluronidase has no effect on them. If you are not sure which filler you have, our injectors can help you figure it out during your consultation.