As more people explore the option of reversing dermal fillers, one concern tends to crop up again and again: Will dissolving fillers leave my skin saggy or stretched?
The short answer: not unless you’ve had a lot of filler over a long time. For most people, dissolving filler does not leave loose skin.
Here’s what’s really going on: while filler is in the face, it can mask signs of natural ageing like fine lines, volume loss or skin laxity. When you dissolve it, those signs resurface — not because your skin has stretched, but because you’re seeing your actual face again, just a little older.
In some cases, this change feels quite dramatic, especially if the filler’s been there for years. But this isn’t “loose” skin, it’s natural ageing that’s been hidden for a while.
Technically, it’s possible — but only if you’ve had an excessive amount over time. We’re talking about large volumes of filler, placed repeatedly and incorrectly. In those rare cases, the skin can start to adapt to the volume and appear stretched once it’s removed. But for someone who’s had subtle or moderate amounts, this isn’t a real concern.
Most of the time, skin bounces back. It might look slightly deflated or unfamiliar at first, but that’s just your natural face, no longer propped up by filler. With time, it re-adjusts. If needed, treatments like microneedling, radiofrequency or biostimulators (like Polynucleotides or Profhilo) can support collagen and elasticity post-dissolving.
No, not directly. Any “sagging” seen post-dissolving is usually just unmasked signs of natural ageing. The skin itself hasn’t been stretched unless huge amounts of filler were used over a long period.
You might feel unfamiliar with your face at first. That’s natural. You’re seeing your real facial structure again, and possibly some ageing that’s been hidden. The adjustment is more emotional than physical in most cases.
Regenerative skin treatments like radiofrequency, microneedling or injectable skin boosters can help rebuild collagen and improve firmness. But many people don’t need anything at all — the skin often settles naturally over time.
