Worth the Trip for Expert Filler Repair
Trusted by International Patients for Filler Complication Repair
Founded in 2008 · a Taiwan center developing minimally invasive filler complication repair for over 15 years
You can ask us before making travel plans.
Filler complications are undertreated worldwide. Most doctors offer only dissolvers or invasive open surgery. International patients fly to us because our ultrasound-guided pinhole extraction offers a different path—precise removal without scalpels, stitches, or guesswork.
No forms. Write in your own language and our clinic team replies, every message auto-translated in real time.
From your first question to your return home
- 01
Online Consultation
Tell us what is worrying you, your filler history, and share any photos you feel comfortable providing through our online channels.
- 02
Treatment Appointment
Confirm your consultation date and appointment arrangements with our team.
- 03
Itinerary Confirmation
Before departure, confirm your arrival time, preparation instructions and suggested stay.
- 04
Traffic Information
Find your clinic, airport transport and nearby accommodation information.
- 05
Treatment Day
Discuss your assessment with Dr. Ta-Ju Liu in person, then confirm a treatment plan suited to you.
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Postoperative Care
Arrange follow-up according to your individual care instructions. You can use the same contact channel after returning home.
Plan your trip
Ultrasound-Guided Precision
See what the naked eye cannot
No Open Surgery
Pinhole entry, virtually invisible
Same-Day Discharge
Go home the same day; swelling and bruising usually settle in about 2–3 weeks
The Single Pinhole Advantage
Where traditional open surgery needs a scalpel and stitches, Dr. Liu extracts filler through a single needle-sized entry. The pinhole heals in about two weeks and is usually barely visible afterwards — a critical advantage for international patients who need to return home quickly.
Traditional Surgery
- Long incision
- Stitches required
- Visible scar
- General anesthesia
Single Pinhole
- Needle-sized entry
- No stitches
- Pinhole usually barely visible
- Local + gentle pain-relief anesthesia
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A 2 mm pinhole. No incision.
Ultrasound shows where the filler sits; we remove it through a pinhole — no incision, no stitches. Larger areas are treated in zones or stages, still through pinholes. The pinhole heals in about 2 weeks; swelling and bruising settle in about 2–3 weeks.
Had RE2O or a Human-ADM Skin Booster in Korea?
RE2O and similar particulated human ADM skin boosters are not approved in Taiwan, so almost everyone who ends up needing revision had it injected in Korea. It is not hyaluronic acid: placed too superficially it forms visible papules and redness; placed too deep it consolidates into a mass. Hyaluronidase only dissolves the carrier half — the particles stay where they are. That is why "I had it dissolved and nothing actually went away" is so common.
For RE2O / human-derived ADM particulate skin-booster complications that hyaluronidase cannot address, we offer high-frequency ultrasound classification, inflammation and infection assessment, superficial papule repair, and image-guided single-pinhole minimally invasive extraction. How much can actually be removed depends on the material’s location, extent, degree of fibrosis, and nearby critical structures.
Before you book anything — start here
1 · Identify the material
What RE2O actually is, the full complication spectrum, and how reversible it is. Get the material wrong and the whole plan is wrong.
2 · Bumpy or red right now?
Whether this is still normal recovery or already a complication — and what to do and definitely not do while you decide.
3 · Why dissolving fails
Half-reversible by design: hyaluronidase clears the carrier, not the particles. Worth reading before you agree to another round of it.
Then send photos, the original product information, and anything already done about it — via the channels below. We can give you a preliminary read before you commit to a flight.
Message us directly — real people, in your language.
No forms. Write in your own language and our clinic team replies, every message auto-translated in real time.
LIUSMED International Patient Services
Real staff usually reply within 2 hours during business hours. A trained AI assistant answers basic questions right away, and you can ask for a person at any time. Available in 19 languages: just write in your own language and we will reply in it. Your conversation is saved, so you can pick up where you left off.
Start a consultationTelegram
Chat with our clinic team — real staff reply, auto-translated in real time.
LINE
Our international LINE — real staff reply, messages auto-translated.
Email: drlius@liusmed.com — general inquiries
Your Day-by-Day Plan
Confirm your case online before buying tickets. No commitment until you're ready.
Before Departure
Send photos through our online chat (or Telegram) for a preliminary assessment — write in any language, messages are auto-translated. Dr. Liu personally reviews every case — you'll know if we can help before booking your flight. Please don't book a non-changeable return flight until your treatment plan is confirmed.
Day 1 — Arrive Taiwan
In-person consultation with Dr. Liu. Real-time ultrasound imaging confirms exact filler deposits and maps the extraction plan.
Day 2 — Procedure
Single pinhole micro-extraction under local anesthesia plus gentle pain-relief anesthesia. 1-2 hours. You go back to your accommodation the same day; because pain-relief anesthesia is used, we recommend bringing a companion. Travelling alone is fine: we look after you until you are steady enough to leave, then help you call a taxi. Do not drive or ride that day.
Day 3–5 — Recovery Package
A dedicated post-op care program supports the swelling as it settles. Most international patients stay in Taiwan for 3–5 days; larger or multi-area cases usually need 5–7 days. Swelling and bruising will still be visible when you fly home.
After You Return — Home Recovery
Swelling and bruising usually settle in about 2–3 weeks, the pinhole heals in about 2 weeks, and the final result takes about 3 months, varying from person to person. Remote follow-up via Telegram or LINE.
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They fly here from many countries around the world.
A specialized technique worth traveling for. Virtual assessment first, 3–5 days in Taiwan for most patients (5–7 for larger or multi-area cases), then online follow-up once you are home.
We Won't Promise Zero Downtime
Honesty builds trust. We provide a dedicated post-op care package to support your recovery before your flight home.
Tiny pinhole wound, local anesthesia wears off
Swelling & bruising appear — expected after an extraction; the recovery package supports healing
Most patients fly home around now; larger or multi-area cases usually stay 5–7 days (swelling and bruising are still visible)
Swelling and bruising usually settle; the pinhole heals in about 2 weeks
About when the final result shows (varies from person to person)
We don't promise "no downtime." Swelling and bruising will likely still be visible when you fly home. Swelling and bruising usually settle in about 2–3 weeks, and the final result takes about 3 months, varying from person to person. Our post-op recovery program is there to support you through it.
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A small pinhole — and an honest recovery.
The pinhole is small and needs no stitches, but this is an extraction, so swelling and bruising are expected. Swelling and bruising usually settle in about 2–3 weeks, the pinhole heals in about 2 weeks, and the final result takes about 3 months, varying from person to person.
Liusmed Clinic | Taipei Xinyi (Main)
15F, No. 251, Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
(02) 2709-2669
MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, Xinyi Anhe Station, Exit 5 (MRT Co-constructed building)
168Parking (No.153, Wenchang St., Da'an Dist.)
Duoduo Station (No. 2, Ln. 136, Wenchang St., Da'an Dist.)
Take Airport MRT Express (about 36–39 min) to Taipei Main Station (A1), then transfer to the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (red, about 12 min, 6 stops) to Xinyi Anhe Station (R04) Exit 5.
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Liusmed Dermatology Clinic | Taipei TonghuaNHI Contracted
1F–2F, No. 38, Tonghua St., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
- NHI-contracted clinic; most treatments described on this site are self-pay — coverage is explained when you book.
Liusmed Clinic | Kaohsiung Wenkang
No. 113, Wenkang Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City
(07) 349-6680MRT Red Line, Ecological District Station, Exit 1 (About 6–7 minutes walk)
PX Mart 2F Parking
Take MRT Red Line directly (25 min) from Kaohsiung International Airport (R4) to Ecological District Station (R15), Exit 1. About 6–7 minutes walk.
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Travel Logistics
We assist with logistics planning. Most international patients stay in Taiwan for 3–5 days; larger or multi-area cases usually need 5–7 days. Please don't book a non-changeable return flight until your treatment plan is confirmed. Our clinics in Taipei and Kaohsiung can all arrange international patients' visits; Taipei is more convenient for travel.
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Finally, someone who believes you.
"It looks fine" — yet you can still feel it. Ultrasound can show where filler sits and what state it is in, even when nothing shows from the outside.
We Understand Your Language and Culture
Chinese-speaking staff, culturally sensitive care, and the trust of patients from many countries around the world.
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Singapore
Malaysia
Many Countries Worldwide
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Send photos for online assessment — confirm before you fly
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10,000+ minimally invasive procedures. 5,000+ filler revisions among them.
20 years in practice, 15+ years in filler revision. Extraction is done under ultrasound guidance: vessels, nerves and filler position are checked first, then treated through a pinhole.
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Assess My Filler ProblemMedical Travel FAQ
The filler has likely formed a hard 'capsule.' Your body's fibrous tissue has tightly wrapped around the filler like a wall blocking dissolvers. In this situation, medication cannot penetrate, and the main solution is precise micro-extraction of the encapsulated tissue.
We specialize in 'micro-pinhole technique' with wounds only pinhole-sized (hidden in skin texture or mucosa). The pinhole heals in about two weeks and is usually barely visible afterwards, though scarring still varies with individual skin. The pinhole is small, but this is an extraction, so swelling and bruising are expected: they usually settle in about 2–3 weeks, and the final result takes about 3 months, varying from person to person.
Swelling after a hyaluronic acid injection typically resolves within 1-2 weeks. 'Pillow Face' (Facial Overfilled Syndrome) refers to overfilling or wrong layer placement, causing artificial expressions, blurred facial contours, and an inflated appearance persisting for months. If you feel you look 'weirder with more filler' or 'stiff when smiling,' it's likely pillow face requiring removal or adjustment.
The face has a complex distribution of nerves and blood vessels. Dr. Liu has 20 years of minimally invasive surgery experience, thorough knowledge of facial anatomy, and can precisely avoid neurovascular bundles while removing as much as can be safely removed.
Yes. Literature documents delayed granuloma cases appearing 10 years after injection. Time alone doesn't rule out treatment: as long as the material shows on ultrasound and can be reached safely, removal can usually still be evaluated; how much can be removed depends on the material, its location, and whether it has encapsulated.
Repair surgery is highly customized. Cost depends on filler type (HA, collagen stimulators, or fat), number of lumps, depth of location, and severity. This requires the doctor's hands-on examination and ultrasound assessment before quoting. We insist on only providing necessary treatment.