10/13/2026
It’s Taran! 👋🏼 I’m sharing my own lip filler journey because I know I’m not the only one who’s been terrified of dissolving years of filler. 😬
Sometimes the best lip filler results start with dissolving what’s already there…
After over 15 years of lip filler, I had accumulated years of filler buildup, migration and product sitting outside my natural lip borders. (All from previous injectors, not Infuse!)
Cathy had been begging me for YEARS to let her completely dissolve my upper lip so she could start fresh. I finally gave in and I cannot tell you how thankful I am that I trusted her.
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Those two weeks after dissolving were ROUGH mentally. When you’ve had filler in your lips for 15 years, seeing yourself without it feels incredibly strange. I didn’t feel like myself and it took some serious patience not to panic over what I was seeing in the mirror. 😂
But giving Cathy the opportunity to work without years of old filler affecting the shape and placement? Worth. Every. Second.
She was able to rebuild my lips with intention, precision and an incredible eye for shape and proportion. The difference isn’t just the volume. It’s the definition, balance and overall shape.
These photos show the entire journey: before dissolving, immediately after 2 vials of Hylenex,a few hours later (the white appearance is from the epinephrine mixed with the Hylenex to help minimize burning during treatment), 24 hours later, two weeks after dissolving, and finally, one month after 1.5 syringes of filler.
I’m sharing this because I know how intimidating the thought of dissolving can be, especially when you’ve had filler for years. But sometimes starting over is exactly what you need.
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that more filler isn’t always the answer. Sometimes it’s about getting the right filler in the right place, by the right hands.
If you’ve been considering dissolving and starting fresh, please reach out! I’m happy to answer any questions about my experience and/or get you scheduled with Cathy!