For years, bigger lips were the celebrity trend. Now a growing number of stars have dissolved lip filler and talked about it openly. Some said it had migrated, some felt it had become too big, and others simply wanted to look like themselves again. Below is what each celebrity said in their own words, followed by how dissolving actually works.
Celebrities With Dissolved Lip Filler: Summary
| Celebrity | Main reason | Where they said it |
| Kylie Jenner | Wanted a more natural look (later went back to lighter filler) | |
| Brooks Nader | Filler had migrated | Instagram Stories |
| Olivia Culpo | Before her wedding | Instagram Q&A |
| Olivia Attwood | Felt it had got too big | Grazia interview |
| Bhad Bhabie | Removed all facial filler | Instagram Story |
| JoJo | Lips felt lumpy | TikTok |
| Jeff Lewis | Disliked old filler over time | Radio Andy |
| Megan McKenna | Regretted the look in old photos | Loose Women |
1. Kylie Jenner
The most famous lip filler in the world was dissolved in 2018. When a fan said she looked like “the old Kylie,” she replied on Instagram: “I got rid of all my filler.” She later returned to a lighter amount. Read the full Kylie Jenner lips before and after timeline.
2. Brooks Nader
Model Brooks Nader said on Instagram Stories that her filler had “migrated so much,” and that having it dissolved made her feel more “like my old self.” Migration happens when filler spreads beyond the lip border, often creating a puffy ridge above the upper lip.
3. Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo had her lip filler dissolved before her wedding to Christian McCaffrey. In an Instagram Q&A she said, “I’m really happy the way they look now.”
4. Olivia Attwood
Reality star Olivia Attwood told Grazia: “I have had my lip filler dissolved to an extent because it was definitely too big at one point.” Her words show that dissolved lip filler can be partial, not all or nothing.
5. Bhad Bhabie
Rapper Bhad Bhabie (Danielle Bregoli) posted on her Instagram Story in 2024: “Dissolved all my filler. I had cheeks, lips, chin.”
6. JoJo
Singer JoJo said on TikTok that she had her lip filler dissolved after her lips began to feel lumpy. “I thought it was just gonna’ metabolize and dissolve,” she said. Filler often lasts longer than people expect, which is why lumps can appear long after the last appointment.
7. Jeff Lewis
TV personality Jeff Lewis said on Radio Andy that he had filler from around 20 years earlier dissolved because “over the years, I haven’t liked it.”
8. Megan McKenna
Singer and reality star Megan McKenna said on Loose Women: “I look back at these pictures of myself, and I think, ‘Oh my god, Megan, what were you thinking?'”
Why Celebrities Have Dissolved Lip Filler
- Migration: filler moved above the lip line (Brooks Nader).
- Too much volume: repeated top-ups built up over time (Olivia Attwood, Megan McKenna).
- Lumps: old filler that never fully broke down (JoJo).
- A big life event: wanting a natural look for a wedding (Olivia Culpo).
How Dissolved Lip Filler Works
- The product: hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Juvederm or Restylane) are dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
- How fast: many people see most of the filler gone within 24 to 48 hours. Some need a second session.
- What to expect: swelling for a day or two, and lips may look thinner than before your first filler for a short while.
- Allergy test: some clinics do a small patch test first, because a few people react to the enzyme.
- Waiting time: injectors usually suggest waiting about two weeks before new filler.
Dissolved Lip Filler Before and After: What Changes
Dissolved lip filler before and after photos often surprise people. Right after the injection the lips swell, so the full result shows only after one to two weeks. Lips usually return close to their natural size, but if filler was in place for years, the skin may feel a little looser at first.
| Time after dissolving | What you usually notice |
| Same day | Swelling, redness, a mild burning feeling |
| 24 to 48 hours | Most of the filler is gone; lips look smaller |
| 1 to 2 weeks | Swelling settles and the final shape appears |
| After 2 weeks | Safe to discuss new filler or a lip flip |
The cost of dissolved lip filler is usually similar to a small filler appointment, and some people need two sessions to fully remove old or migrated product. Always choose a licensed injector, because hyaluronidase is a prescription product.
After Dissolved Lip Filler: The Subtler Lip Flip
Many people move to a lip flip once their filler is gone, because it shows more of the upper lip without adding volume. Creator Jazzmyn Wollfe, for example, said she switched to a lip flip after dissolving migrated filler. See more in our celebrity lip flip list, or compare lip flip vs lip filler.
Dissolved Lip Filler FAQs
Do lips go back to normal after dissolving filler?
Usually yes, within one to two weeks once swelling settles. Some people feel their lips look a little thinner at first, mostly because they got used to the filled look.
Does dissolving lip filler hurt?
It can sting for a few seconds during the injection and cause a burning feeling for a short time. Many clinics use numbing cream first.
Can every filler be dissolved?
Only hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Other types, such as permanent fillers, cannot, which is why most injectors use hyaluronic acid in the lips.
Sources: The List: Celebs who have had lip filler dissolved; AOL: Kylie Jenner on her filler; Bored Panda: celebrities who got a lip flip.
