What Is Over-filled Or Migrated Filler?
Over-filled or migrated filler can lead to an unnatural appearance characterised by lumps, bumps, or an overly puffy appearance in the treated area. This can distort facial contours, creating asymmetry or disproportion. Additionally, filler migration may result in unintended placement, causing a misalignment of facial features. Overall, these issues can detract from a natural and harmonious facial appearance, leading to dissatisfaction with one’s aesthetic outcome. Correction may require the expertise of a skilled practitioner to dissolve the filler before correcting the result for a more balanced and pleasing result.
What Causes Over-filled Or Migrated Filler?
An over-filled result or migrated filler occurs when an excessive amount of dermal filler is injected into a specific area, often due to misjudgement or overcorrection by the injector. The filler used may be too heavy for the area or placed in the wrong plane of the face resulting in an unnatural and disproportionate appearance. Migrated filler refers to filler that appears to have moved from its original placement, typically due to factors such as gravity, muscle movement, overfilling and inadequate injection technique. Additionally, filler migration can occur in an area with significant muscle activity or seems to be more common with certain brands of filler. Filler migration has the potential to develop post-treatment over time and therefore careful planning should be carried out prior to treatment to minimise this risk. Dermal fillers can migrate if unnecessary pressure, frequent rubbing of the treated area occurs in the hours that follow treatment or even with exercise too soon after treatment. However, the term migrated filler is overused and frequently refers to the appearance of an over filled result. Filler migration is also only possible a small distance from where the filler was originally placed due to natural compartments within the face.
How Can I Treat Over-filled Or Migrated Filler?
Filler dissolve uses an enzyme called hyaluronidase to break down hyaluronic acid-based fillers, correcting over-filled or migrated filler. The enzyme rapidly dissolves the filler within hours to days, providing quick results. Patients may experience swelling and redness temporarily post-treatment. Typically, the original dermal filler procedure can be repeated once the effects of the hyaluronidase have resolved, usually after 5-10 days. However, the timing may vary based on individual factors and the advice of the treating practitioner. This approach offers a safe and effective solution to address filler-related concerns, restoring natural facial contours and symmetry.
