Manhattan Hyaluronidase doctors

	Ronald Shelton, MD Manhattan Dermatologist 260 E 66th St, New York		33 answers
	Steven Wallach, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York		9 answers
	David Shafer, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 10 East 53rd Street 25th Floor, New York		5 answers
	Robert M. Freund, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 170 East End Avenue Suite CS, New York		4 answers
	Lawrence Bass, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 568 Park Ave, New York		1 answer

Recent Answers

Can I Get Hyaluronidase 1 1/2 Years After a Restylane Treatment? Hi, I had Restylane injected into my lips 1 1/2 years ago and it still has not completely dissolved. Is it too late to get hyaluronidase injections to dissolve the remaining filler? My lips look uneven, but I worry about further complicating things. What should I do? Thank you

A: Hyaluronic acid fillers, Juvederm and Restylane can be dissolved by hyaluronidase

However, after about a year or so most of the filler is gone. If there is any residual filler, there may be further improvement. What's good about hyaluronidase is that it won't harm your natural tissue. I have found that some patients get improvement in areas that have been over-injected even 2 years later. Since there is little downside other than a few needle sticks, it can't "hurt" to try. If fullness or lumpiness persists, scar tissue and natural collagen buildup can be seen in areas of injection, especially if it has been injected numerous times.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

A: Hyaluronidase 18 months after Restylane It would be extremely unusual for you to have residual Restylane in your lips after 18 months. I agree that you should check whether you had Restylane as opposed to Perlane, Juvaderm, Radiesse, etc. You should return to your treating physician to inquire and also to take a look at your pre-treatment photos to see whether your lips were even to begin with. Hyaluronidase can be used long after a treatment.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

A: Hyaluronidase

Yes, if there is still product and it was an HA product such as Juvederm or Restylane then the hyaluronidase injection will help. However, 18 months after injection, most of the product should be gone. However, it is always worth a try.

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon