What is facial ultrasound?
Ultrasound examination (US) of the face is a modern diagnostic method that allows visualization of soft tissues, including areas of filler injection. Using ultrasound, a specialist determines the location, depth and condition of the injected drug, which is especially important when it is necessary to remove or correct unsuccessful injections (fixing bad fillers).
When is it necessary to remove fillers?
Despite the high popularity and safety of contour plastic surgery, sometimes patients experience undesirable consequences of injections. This may be the result of individual reactions of the body, medical errors or the natural process of change in soft tissues.
How to remove fillers from the face?
Filler removal is performed using the drug hyaluronidase − an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, which is part of most fillers. In this way, dissolving fillers with hyaluronidase and non-surgical filler removal can be achieved. However, for effective and safe dissolution, it is necessary to accurately determine the injection area, its density and depth of location. This is where ultrasound control plays a key role.
How is the facial ultrasound procedure performed to remove fillers?
1. Initial consultation
The doctor collects anamnesis, asks about your complaints, studies the correction area and possible complications after fillers.
2. Diagnostic ultrasound
Scanning soft tissues using an ultrasound sensor allows us to determine the location and characteristics of the filler.
3. Ultrasound-guided filler dissolution
If necessary, the doctor injects hyaluronidase under ultrasound guidance to dissolve the preparation as accurately and safely as possible.
4. Evaluation of the result
After a few days, the patient can undergo a follow-up examination to ensure that the unwanted fillers have been completely removed (unwanted filler correction).