Ultrasound-Guided Filler Removal | NEWYOUNG CLINIC
Learn how we use palpation, expression changes, and ultrasound to identify filler's location and size, then inject hyaluronidase into the target area using sterile technique. Guided by expertise, kindness, and care, Medical Director Dr. Seo Joon Oh personally oversees consultations and treatments without a separate consultation manager or associate doctor. He takes time to precisely assess facial structure and aging changes…
From old filler to collagen booster nodules and granulomas,
we locate the concern precisely
and target it with care.
The exact location of old or encapsulated filler can be hard to judge from its appearance on the skin.
If hyaluronic acid filler has collected within tissue or remains in a deep layer, injecting hyaluronidase into the general area may not produce an adequate response.
Ultrasound-guided injection at NEWYOUNG CLINIC begins with visual assessment, changes in facial expression, and palpation.
We then use ultrasound to see the layer, size, shape, and number of remaining filler deposits.
After locating them, we disinfect the face and use a sterile ultrasound probe cover and sterile gel so the area can be visualized during treatment.
With the filler visible on the ultrasound screen, we inject hyaluronidase directly into the target area.
The aim is not to dissolve as much as possible indiscriminately,
but to find the problematic filler accurately and treat only what is needed.
Ultrasound can also help locate and measure lumps or nodules after collagen booster treatment.
We first check whether filler is visible, shows through the skin, protrudes, or causes left-right asymmetry.
Surface signs are the starting point for finding its actual location.
Illustration for explanation only. The original face is retained, with assessment points marked.
Filler that is hard to see at rest
may protrude or reveal a boundary when you smile or make an expression.
We note these changes to estimate its position.
Illustration for explanation only. The original face is retained, with assessment points marked.
By touch, we assess firmness, movement, borders, and depth.
We compare these findings with what is visible to narrow down where filler may be present.
Illustration for explanation only. The skin cross-section and device are conceptual, not actual anatomical proportions or treatment depth.
Ultrasound shows the layer in which filler lies, its size and shape, and whether it forms one deposit or several.
Illustration for explanation only. The skin cross-section and device are conceptual, not actual anatomical proportions or treatment depth.
After disinfecting the treatment area, we use a sterile ultrasound probe cover and sterile gel to carry out the procedure hygienically.
Illustration for explanation only. The skin cross-section and device are conceptual, not actual anatomical proportions or treatment depth.
As we view the filler on the ultrasound screen,
we follow the needle to the area containing it and inject hyaluronidase directly where needed.
Illustration for explanation only. The skin cross-section and device are conceptual, not actual anatomical proportions or treatment depth.
Response varies with the amount, age, encapsulation, and location of the filler. If needed, we review progress before further dissolving treatment or reassessment.
Illustration for explanation only. The skin cross-section and device are conceptual, not actual anatomical proportions or treatment depth.
Ultrasound can help identify the location and size of nodules or lumps
after collagen booster treatment as well as hyaluronic acid filler.
Illustration for explanation only. Assessment and treatment depend on the nodule's material and condition.
People who think filler from an earlier treatment may still remain
People whose filler did not respond well to hyaluronidase
People who can feel a lump beneath the skin
People who want to locate filler precisely before removal
People who suspect old or encapsulated filler
People concerned about a nodule or lump after a collagen booster
Hyaluronidase is primarily used to dissolve hyaluronic acid filler. Fillers made from other materials and some collagen booster nodules may need different assessment and treatment.
Ultrasound does not dissolve filler. It lets us locate and measure the filler so hyaluronidase can be injected directly into the target area with greater precision.
It depends on the amount, location, age, and encapsulation of the filler. Some deposits respond sufficiently in one treatment; others may need more.
Ultrasound can help locate and measure a nodule. Depending on its condition, medication injected into the lesion may be considered.
At NEWYOUNG CLINIC,
To give each patient the time they deserve,
we accept a limited number of appointments.
To allow consultations and treatments to proceed at a calm pace,
please make an appointment before visiting.At NEWYOUNG CLINIC,
To give each patient the time they deserve,
we accept a limited number of appointments.
So consultations and treatments
can proceed at a calm pace
please make an appointment before visiting.
