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How much to dissolve filler in Singapore? the factors that decide the cost, without a menu price
Dissolving filler is a medical treatment, so there is no fair one-line price: the cost follows the assessment, not the other way round. Here is what shapes it, what to ask, and why the lowest quote is not always the lowest total cost.
Written & medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong · 9 October 2026
Quick answer
- How much to dissolve filler in Singapore? It depends on what the assessment finds: how many areas are involved, how much filler is there, what type and how old it is, whether ultrasound imaging is needed, how many sessions it takes and what follow-up is planned.
- A single small lump treated in one visit is a very different job from an overfilled mid-face mapped on ultrasound and dissolved in stages. Older and denser gels can need more enzyme or more rounds.
- Hyaluronidase is a prescription medicine given by a doctor after assessment, and medical treatment is priced at consultation. This guide explains the factors; it does not quote or compare prices.
- At SkinRev Lab, CityLink Mall, and IN Eternity Clinic, Pacific Plaza, filler dissolving is performed by Dr Sin Yong. The price is set at consultation once the plan, including whether treatment is needed at all, is clear.
The short answer
How much to dissolve filler in Singapore: why there is no single price
People often ask how much to dissolve filler in Singapore as if it were a fixed item. In practice, dissolving is a medical procedure planned around one person's face. Two people asking about the same area can need completely different amounts of work: one has a small bead of filler under the lip; the other has years of layered filler across both cheeks, part of which is not hyaluronic acid at all.
SkinRev Lab does not publish prices for doctor-led treatments; they are priced at consultation. That is not a way of avoiding the question. It reflects the fact that the honest price depends on findings that only an examination, and sometimes a scan, can provide.
At a glance
What shapes the cost of dissolving filler
Ask for the plan to be explained in these terms before you agree to anything. A clear plan makes the price understandable, and it makes it easier to compare like with like if you seek a second opinion.
Not every factor applies to every person. Someone with one small lump and a clear record of the product used may need little more than an assessment and a short treatment, while someone with years of filler in several areas, an unclear history and a sting allergy may need imaging, allergy advice, staged sessions and several reviews. The table is a way to see which of these apply to you.
| Factor | Why it matters | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation and examination | Decides whether dissolving is right, and what else is going on | Who examines me, and is the consultation separate from treatment? |
| Imaging | Ultrasound shows where filler sits, its layer and nearby vessels | Will the area be scanned, and is that included? |
| Number of areas | Lips alone differ from cheeks, temples, under-eyes and chin together | Which areas are you proposing to treat, and why? |
| Amount, type and age of filler | Denser and older gels can need more enzyme or more rounds | Is this likely to be HA, and how much is there? |
| Number of sessions | Staged dissolving lets the face be reassessed in between | How many rounds do you expect, and how far apart? |
| Allergy assessment | History, and sometimes a small test or specialist referral | What allergy checks will be done? |
| Follow-up | Reviews judge the true result once swelling settles | Are reviews included, and when are they? |
Assessment
The consultation: where the plan and the price start
A proper assessment covers what was injected, when, where and by whom; previous dissolving; allergies, including bee or wasp stings; medicines; pregnancy; and any recent illness, vaccine or dental work. The doctor examines the face at rest and in movement and compares it with older photographs if you have them.
The consultation also answers questions that change the cost entirely. Is the problem filler, or is it fluid, fat, laxity or a delayed inflammatory reaction? Is the filler HA, which can be dissolved, or something else, which cannot? Is the right course to dissolve now, wait, refer you elsewhere, or do nothing? An honest assessment sometimes ends with no treatment, and that should be one of the options offered.
Imaging
Ultrasound mapping and why it can change the plan
High-frequency ultrasound is increasingly used before dissolving. It shows HA filler as dark, fluid-like pockets, and a 2026 review describes distinct patterns for other materials such as PLLA, PCL, calcium hydroxylapatite, silicone and fat, so a scan can suggest when a lump is not HA. It also maps blood vessels and allows the enzyme to be placed directly into the deposit.
Imaging adds time and skill to a visit, but it can reduce the total amount of treatment. If the scan shows that the heaviness in your cheeks comes from two deposits rather than filler everywhere, only those need treating. If it shows that filler from years ago is still there, which MRI work suggests is common, the plan can account for it rather than discovering it later.
Scope
Number of areas and how much filler is there
The scope of treatment is usually the biggest factor. A lip-line ridge, a single under-eye lump or a bluish patch is a contained job. An overfilled face, where filler has been placed in the cheeks, temples, under-eyes, chin and jawline over several years, may involve mapping and treating several areas, often not all on the same day.
How much filler is present matters too, and it is often more than people expect. In an MRI review of 33 people with mid-face HA filler, filler was visible in all of them at least two years after injection, and in some for up to 15 years. Repeated touch-ups can therefore leave layers that all need assessing, even if each treatment felt small at the time.
Sessions
Filler type, age and the number of sessions
Different HA gels respond differently to the enzyme. Laboratory and animal work found that some gels dissolve quickly at low doses while denser, monophasic gels need higher doses, longer exposure and sometimes repeated treatment. A UK guideline recommends treating to effect, reassessing after about 48 hours and repeating if needed, rather than using a fixed dose for every case.
Staging also has a purpose beyond the enzyme. Removing filler in rounds a few weeks apart lets the face settle and be reassessed, which reduces the risk of dissolving more than you wanted. A plan with two or three planned rounds may cost more than a single visit, but it is often the more careful choice for large or long-standing filler.
After
Follow-up reviews and what happens next
Swelling from the injections can take a little while to settle, so the true result is judged at a review a couple of weeks later. Ask whether reviews are part of the plan, and what happens if a small area needs another touch of enzyme.
If you are considering filler again afterwards, the UK guideline recommends waiting at least two weeks, longer if swelling persists. Many people find they need far less than before, or none, so it is worth separating the cost of correction from any decision about future treatment. That decision is better made once the face has settled.
Not HA
When the filler cannot be dissolved
If the material turns out not to be hyaluronic acid, hyaluronidase will not help and the cost question changes completely. Collagen biostimulators, calcium-based fillers, silicone, polyacrylamide gel and fat each need their own approach, which may mean time, medicines for an inflamed nodule, energy-based treatment, or a referral to a plastic surgeon for removal.
For non-HA excess, Dr Sin Yong may consider his Time Freeze Laser LCLR® protocol, whose Sculpting mode his own site describes as taking away excess, including excess left by filler overfill. Whether it suits, and how many sessions it would need, is decided at assessment. When surgery or a dermatologist's opinion is more appropriate, a referral is the honest answer.
Choosing
What to weigh besides the price
A plan that looks less expensive because it skips assessment can cost more later if the wrong area is treated, too much is removed, or a non-HA filler is mistaken for HA. Equally, more treatment is not always better. The right plan is the smallest one that solves the problem you actually have.
It is also reasonable to ask for time to think, to ask for the plan in writing, and to seek a second opinion before agreeing to a large or staged correction. A doctor who is confident in the assessment will not mind.
- Who treats you: dissolving should be done by a doctor who assesses you first.
- Whether the filler is located before treatment, by examination and, where useful, ultrasound.
- Whether allergy, including sting allergy, is asked about.
- Whether partial and staged dissolving, and no treatment, are offered as options.
- Whether the clinic can manage an allergic reaction or a vascular emergency.
- Whether follow-up is planned, and how to reach the clinic if something changes.
At SkinRev Lab
How pricing works with Dr Sin Yong at SkinRev Lab
Filler dissolving is performed by Dr Sin Yong at SkinRev Lab, #B1-28 CityLink Mall, on the underground link to City Hall and Esplanade MRT (open daily, 11am to 8pm), and at IN Eternity Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, Pacific Plaza, Orchard. Hyaluronidase is a prescription medicine and is only given after a consultation.
At consultation he reviews your history, examines your face and images earlier filler where useful before anything is dissolved or added. He explains what he would treat, in how many stages, what he would leave alone, and whether no treatment is the better choice. The price is given at consultation for that plan. To book, WhatsApp SkinRev Lab on +65 8266 9585.
Sources
References & sources
- Murray G, Convery C, Walker L, Davies E. Guideline for the safe use of hyaluronidase in aesthetic medicine, including modified high-dose protocol. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(8):E69-E75.
- Hong GW, Hu H, Wan J, et al. How should we use hyaluronidase for dissolving hyaluronic acid fillers? J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(1):e16783.
- Schelke LW, Decates TS, Velthuis PJ. Ultrasound to improve the safety of hyaluronic acid filler treatments. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;17(6):1019-1024.
- Khorasanizadeh F, Momeni A, Daneshvar A, et al. Ultrasonographic evaluation of cosmetic fillers: patterns and frequent complications - a literature review. Clin Imaging. 2026;131:110708.
- Master M, Azizeddin A, Master V. Hyaluronic acid filler longevity in the mid-face: a review of 33 magnetic resonance imaging studies. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024;12(7):e5934.
- Zhou C, Che Q, Zhao R, Wang H, Wa Q. Facial overfilled syndrome: a narrative clinical review. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2026;19:600459.
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
How much does it cost to dissolve filler in Singapore?
It depends on the areas, the amount and type of filler, whether ultrasound is used, the number of sessions and follow-up. Medical treatment is priced at consultation, after assessment.
Why won't clinics give a price over the phone?
Because the plan depends on examination and sometimes imaging. A single lump and an overfilled face are very different jobs, and a non-HA filler cannot be dissolved at all.
Is dissolving priced per syringe of filler?
Not usually in a meaningful way. Guidelines recommend treating to effect, because different gels and different ages of filler need different amounts of enzyme.
Does ultrasound add to the cost?
It may add time to the visit, but it can reduce the total treatment by showing exactly where filler sits, so only problem areas are treated. Ask whether it is included.
Will I need more than one session?
Small problems often need one. Larger amounts, older or denser filler, and several areas more often need two or more rounds a few weeks apart.
Does dissolving everything at once cost less?
Not necessarily. Dissolving everything in one go risks removing filler you would have kept, and staged treatment allows reassessment. The plan should follow the problem.
What if my filler is not hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronidase will not work, and the plan and cost change. Options range from time and medicines to energy-based treatment or surgical referral.
What should a quote for dissolving include?
The areas to be treated, the expected number of sessions, whether imaging, allergy assessment and reviews are included, and what happens if a further round is needed.
Does it cost more to correct filler done at another clinic?
The assessment is the same whoever did the original treatment. What changes the plan is the filler itself: how much, what type, where and how old. Bring any records you have.
Should I rebuild with filler straight after dissolving?
No. Wait at least two weeks, and longer if swollen. Many people need far less than before, or none, so decide once the face has settled.