As lip filler ages, it may migrate to other areas of the face, creating an undesired look. While it’s usually fixable with a simple dissolver procedure, one Australian woman shares her scary experience as a heads-up to others.
In a video with over 18.5 million views, TikToker Gabby Goessling (@gabby.goessling) posts a clip of her taking a mirror selfie before her lip filler dissolver appointment.
On-screen text reads, “‘I’m getting my lip filler dissolved so my lips will be a bit swollen, but I’ll still come to the pub, I’ll just wear a mask.”
However, the situation takes an unexpected turn. She shares a picture of her lips, which appear swollen and purple after the procedure. In subsequent pictures, her entire lower face and eyes puff up, suggesting a severe allergic reaction.
The caption reads, “Why tf can’t anything normal happen to me?”
In a follow-up video, she confirms that she experienced an allergic reaction and an ambulance took her to the hospital. In the days after her reaction, her swelling slowly goes down and returns to normal. Her lip filler is gone, too.
How common is an allergy to lip filler dissolver?
Most lip fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which gives the lips a plump and moisturized look. So, aesthetic practitioners have to use hyaluronidase to break down the filler once clients decide to dissolve.
Hyaluronidase allergy is extremely rare, with only around one in 2,000 patients having a true allergy, according to Dr. Tom Pierce, a U.K.-based cosmetic doctor. A severe allergy, like the one the TikToker had, is even less common.
Those with a bee allergy may be more prone to a severe hyaluronidase reaction, according to the Cleveland Clinic. In these cases, a lip injector may use an alternative to reduce the risk of a reaction.
How did viewers react?
In the comments, viewers joke with Goessling about her puffy post-dissolver face.
“Did they dissolve it with a baseball bat?” one asks. The TikToker replies, “Hahahahahah.”
Another comments, “Did they use hornets to remove the filler or what? Girlll.”
“I thought you were using a filter for funnies but it just got realer and realer,” a commenter adds.
Others say Goessling’s experience makes them think twice about getting lip filler.
“I have been de-influenced,” a viewer remarks.
“And now I’m leaving my chopped lips alone yup this confirms it,” a second writes.
A third jokes, “Seeing this is like condoms in the 90’s. Prevention. Just don’t put that shit in your body. I hope u are ok.”
“Everytime I get the itch to do my lips Im coming here.. ive seen some bad ones but this one tops it. Oh my gosh, girl! are you okay. also thank you for scaring me on NEVER doing it,” another says.
@gabby.goessling why tf can’t anything normal happen to me ??
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The Mary Sue reached out to Goessling via email and Instagram direct message for further comment. We will update the story when she replies.
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