Corrective Treatments
Something doesn't look right. Maybe the filler migrated upward from your lips. Maybe your under-eyes look puffier than before treatment.
What Filler Dissolving Is
Filler dissolving is a corrective injectable procedure that uses hyaluronidase — a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks the glycosidic bonds in hyaluronic acid polymer chains — to safely and selectively degrade misplaced, overfilled, or migration-affected dermal filler, restoring the treated area to its pre-filler anatomical state within 24-72 hours of injection.
Hyaluronidase doesn't affect your body's natural hyaluronic acid in any clinically significant way. It targets the cross-linked HA filler product specifically. Maintenance Bar uses hyaluronidase when previous filler work — whether done here or at another clinic — needs correction before a better plan can begin.
How Filler Dissolving Works at Maintenance Bar
Assessment. Your Maintenance Bar provider evaluates the treated area — identifying what was likely injected, where it's sitting now, and what correction is needed. We may use palpation and visual assessment to map the filler distribution.
Injection. Hyaluronidase is injected directly into the area containing the filler. The enzyme begins breaking down HA polymer chains immediately upon contact.
Resolution. Filler dissolution is typically visible within 24-48 hours. Maintenance Bar schedules a follow-up at 2 weeks to assess the dissolved area and determine whether additional dissolving is needed.
Re-treatment Planning. Once the area has fully resolved, your Maintenance Bar provider can build a corrective treatment plan — placing new filler in the anatomically correct planes and volumes for your facial structure. Book your corrective consultation →
How to Choose the Right Corrective Treatment
The correction depends on the problem. Maintenance Bar categorizes corrective needs into four types: migration, overfilling, asymmetry, and nodule formation. Each requires a different dissolution strategy and re-treatment timeline.
Filler that migrated above the lip border or beneath the under-eye needs targeted hyaluronidase placement. Overfilled cheeks or jawlines need broader dissolution. Maintenance Bar's assessment maps exactly where product sits and designs the dissolution approach to match.
Some patients need full dissolution and a complete restart. Others need partial correction — dissolving one area while preserving good work elsewhere. Maintenance Bar customizes every corrective plan to your specific situation.
When Maintenance Bar Recommends Filler Dissolving
Filler Migration
Hyaluronic acid filler can migrate from its original placement site over time — especially in mobile areas like lips. Maintenance Bar sees migration most commonly presenting as upper lip "shelf," under-eye puffiness above the filler placement zone, and nasolabial fold filler that has shifted laterally.
Overfilling
More isn't better. Overfilled areas create an unnatural appearance — pillowy cheeks, sausage-shaped lips, or under-eyes that look more swollen than before treatment. Maintenance Bar dissolves excess volume and reassesses proportional needs.
Asymmetry
Uneven filler placement creates visible asymmetry that worsens as product settles. Dissolving one or both sides at Maintenance Bar allows your provider to start with a symmetrical baseline before rebuilding.
Nodules and Irregularities
Filler nodules — palpable lumps caused by superficial placement or product clumping — can sometimes be addressed with hyaluronidase dissolution. Maintenance Bar evaluates whether the irregularity is filler-related or tissue-related before recommending dissolving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you dissolve all types of filler?
Hyaluronidase dissolves hyaluronic acid-based fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, RHA, Belotero, etc.). Non-HA fillers like Sculptra and Radiesse cannot be dissolved enzymatically. Your Maintenance Bar provider will identify the filler type during assessment. See all treatments at Maintenance Bar →
Does filler dissolving hurt?
Hyaluronidase injection involves mild stinging and temporary swelling. Maintenance Bar uses ice and gentle technique to minimize discomfort. The procedure takes 15-30 minutes.
How soon after dissolving can I get new filler?
Maintenance Bar typically waits 2-4 weeks after dissolution before placing new filler. This allows complete enzyme activity resolution and gives your provider a true baseline to work from.
Will dissolving filler make my face look worse temporarily?
The area may look hollow or deflated for a few days after dissolution. Maintenance Bar prepares patients for this transition period. The temporary deflation reveals your true anatomy — which is exactly what your provider needs to build a better plan.
Can you dissolve filler from another clinic?
Yes. Maintenance Bar regularly dissolves filler placed at other clinics.
Your provider assesses what was likely injected based on the area, feel, and presentation. Honest evaluation — regardless of where the work was done. Book your corrective consultation →
Your First Corrective Visit at Maintenance Bar
Your corrective consultation at Maintenance Bar begins without judgment. Our providers see corrective patients every week — you're not the first person to walk in unhappy with previous work, and you won't be the last.
Expect a thorough evaluation of the treated areas. Maintenance Bar's provider palpates and visually assesses product placement, identifying what needs dissolving and what might be preserved.
You'll leave with a clear corrective plan — including dissolution timeline, recovery expectations, and when re-treatment can safely begin. Maintenance Bar turns a frustrating situation into a fresh start.
Start Fresh at Maintenance Bar in Seattle
Without living with injectable results that don't represent you — Maintenance Bar's dissolving consultation evaluates what was placed, identifies the correction path, and gives you a clean foundation for a better plan.
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