Filler Dissolving Treatment Guide

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What is a Filler Dissolving?

Filler dissolving uses hyaluronidase — an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid filler — to reverse unwanted, migrated, lumpy, or overdone filler. It is also used urgently to treat a vascular occlusion, a rare but serious filler complication.

A small amount of enzyme is injected into the treated area, and the filler breaks down within 24 to 48 hours. Mild swelling is normal; you will see the area settle over a day or two, and you can usually re-filler after about two weeks if you want a fresh, corrected result.

Dissolving is priced per area or per session — not by the syringe — and is far cheaper than the filler it removes. Many providers charge a flat fee per session. Ask whether the price is per area, whether a patch test is done, and how much they expect you will need.

How much does a Filler Dissolving cost?

Filler dissolving nationally typically costs $250 to $500 per session — a flat per-area fee for the hyaluronidase enzyme, not the price of a syringe of filler. Larger amounts of old filler or multiple areas can require more enzyme or a second visit, which raises the total.

Single area (e.g. lips)
Flat per-area fee
$250
Multiple areas
Per session
$400-500
Heavy / migrated filler
May need 2 visits
$500-750
Re-filler after dissolving
Wait ~2 weeks
Priced separately

Last updated July 2026. Estimates reflect national averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.

What to ask your provider

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to dissolve filler?
Filler dissolving across the US typically costs $250 to $500 per session — a flat per-area fee (around $250 for one area) for the hyaluronidase enzyme, not the price of a syringe of filler. Multiple or heavily filled areas cost more.
How does dissolving filler work?
An enzyme called hyaluronidase is injected into the area. It breaks down hyaluronic acid filler within 24 to 48 hours, letting unwanted, lumpy, or migrated filler resolve. It only works on HA fillers, not permanent or biostimulator products.
How long does it take for filler to dissolve?
Most of the filler breaks down within 24 to 48 hours, with the area fully settling over a few days. Mild swelling right after is normal. You can usually get fresh filler after about two weeks if you want to correct the result.
Does dissolving filler hurt or damage the lips?
It is a quick injection with mild stinging and temporary swelling. Hyaluronidase only affects HA filler and your body's own hyaluronic acid, which regenerates — it does not damage the underlying lip tissue when done by a trained injector.
Can all filler be dissolved?
Only hyaluronic acid fillers (like Juvederm and Restylane) can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, and permanent fillers, cannot — which is one reason to confirm what was injected before dissolving.