Dissolving Education

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This page provides general information about dissolving previous volumising treatment.

Some patients seek an assessment following previous volumising treatment performed by another practitioner. 

Dissolving is generally considered only when clinically appropriate and is not routinely recommended where other suitable management options are available.

In the first instance, we always recommend contacting the practitioner who performed your original treatment. They are familiar with your treatment plan, understand the products and techniques that were used, and are usually best placed to assess your concerns and discuss appropriate management options. Many practitioners also have review processes in place to assess treatment outcomes and determine whether any further management is appropriate.

If returning to your original practitioner is not appropriate or not possible, we are happy to provide an independent consultation to assess your concerns and discuss whether dissolving may be appropriate.

Depending on your individual circumstances, management may include allowing additional time for healing, monitoring the area, dissolving previous treatment or developing a staged treatment plan.

In some situations, if you are a new patient attending House of Define following previous treatment elsewhere, we may recommend dissolving previous treatment before commencing your new treatment plan to help achieve the best possible outcome. This recommendation is based on your individual anatomy, treatment history, treatment goals and clinical assessment.

Every situation is different. Not all concerns require dissolving, and in some cases allowing additional time for healing or settling may be the most appropriate approach.

Dissolving is generally considered only when it is clinically appropriate and is not routinely recommended where other suitable management options are available.

In many situations, allowing additional time for healing, review appointments or an alternative management approach may achieve a satisfactory outcome without dissolving.

Our goal is always to recommend the most appropriate management plan for your individual circumstances rather than dissolving as a first option.

Not every concern requires dissolving.

Your practitioner will complete a thorough clinical assessment, taking into consideration your treatment history, medical history, current concerns, facial anatomy and treatment goals.

The assessment also considers factors such as whether previous treatment has settled appropriately, whether there are visible irregularities, asymmetry, lumps, migration, contour concerns, functional concerns or aesthetic concerns that may benefit from further management.

In some situations, allowing additional time for healing or settling may be the most appropriate recommendation. In others, dissolving or an alternative management approach may be recommended.

 Dissolving may be considered for a range of concerns following previous volumising treatment.

Examples may include treatment outcomes that are not as expected, treatment that has changed over time, visible lumps or irregularities, product migration, asymmetry, an overfilled appearance, or situations where previous treatment is preventing a new treatment plan from achieving the desired outcome.

In some cases, patients may simply decide that they no longer wish to keep their previous treatment or would prefer a different treatment approach.

Not every concern requires dissolving. Following a clinical assessment, your practitioner will discuss whether dissolving, observation or an alternative management approach is the most appropriate option for your individual circumstances.

The effects of dissolving may begin to become apparent quite quickly, however the timeframe varies between individuals and depends on factors such as the amount of previous treatment, the treatment area and your individual response.

Many patients notice changes within the first 24 to 48 hours, however we generally recommend allowing approximately two weeks before reassessment. This allows the area to settle and helps determine whether any further dissolving may be appropriate.

In some situations, more than one dissolving appointment may be recommended to achieve the desired outcome.

Please tell us if you have previously experienced a significant allergic reaction or anaphylaxis following a bee sting.

This information is important when assessing whether dissolving may be appropriate and should be discussed before treatment.