Can Juvederm under the eyes be surgically removed?

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A: Too much Juvederm is easy to correct

By Maurice M. Khosh, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Desi Dysport and Botox weaken muscle. The little lines you are referring to are due to muscle activity and also from loss of fat volume. However, BOTOX and Dysport can cause unwanted muscle weakness which is a very bad thing around the mouth-think drooling soup. So the doses are very limited which means the... more

A: Instead safely remove Juvederm with hyaluronidase

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Mishka: In contrast to what you were told, enzyme treatment of excessive or uneven hyaluronic acid filler (HA,Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) can be safe and effective. In fact one of the reasons that I recommend those fillers along the infra-orbital rim area is that subtraction is about like addition in that... more

A: Juvederm under the eyes

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

No need to have it surgically removed, infact it would be impossible to have it surgically removed. You have two options: 1) to wait it out as you know it will dissolve over time. 2) to have Hyaluronidase injected to dissolve the juvederm. This may cause more bruising but it will take... more

A: Was it really Juvederm injected or a different filler?

By Pamela Carr, MD - Sugar Land Dermatologist

Dear Mishka, Certainly, all the HA fillers like Juvederm can be easily, quickly and safely removed with hyaluronidase. The area around the eye is an excellent area to use this technique. My concern is what you said about the material becoming more lumpy and discolored over time. Please check with your... more

A: Surgery is NOT the option

By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

I have no idea who told you that dissolving HA filler like Juvederm was dangerous under the eye. Was it the same practicioner who incorrectly injected it? If they don't know how to inject, it does not surprise me they do not know the recommended method for correction. I would see a board certified... more

A: Hyaluronidase Great for Under Eye Juvederm Lumps

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Do not get the Juvederm removed surgically from under the eyes. Hyaluronidase is safe and effective in that area. If your physician does not feel comfortable using hyalurondiase in that area then make a few phone calls to other physicians in the area and you will find somene who can help you. regards

A: Hyaluronidase works best for removing Juvederm under your eyes

By Marc Cohen, MD - Philadelphia Oculoplastic surgeon

Juvederm can be easily removed with an injection of a safe medication called Hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase dissolves Juvederm. It should only take a few small injections and work immediately. Juvederm will dissolve eventually on its own. However under the eyes it often lasts more than a year... more