Anna Wicklund, NP, believes that ultrasound is an essential tool for performing aesthetic treatments with the highest level of accuracy and safety. This philosophy carries directly into her practice at Skinnovations, where ultrasound technology helps guide both filler placement and filler dissolving procedures.

Ultrasound helps avoid arteries and reduce the risk of complications, enables more precise dissolving by targeting only the areas that need correction, and makes it possible to safely treat patients who have had previous or more complex aesthetic procedures.

Only hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Common HA fillers include Juvederm, Restylane, and Versa. Fillers made from other materials, such as Radiesse, Sculptra, or silicone-based fillers, cannot be dissolved with this method.

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that naturally breaks down hyaluronic acid, the main ingredient in many dermal fillers. Once injected into the area containing filler, it begins dissolving the product so the body can safely absorb and eliminate it.

Many patients notice improvement within a few days. Mild swelling or redness may occur immediately after treatment but typically resolves within 1–3 days as the area settles and smoother contours appear.