Widase or Vitrase for Juvederm corrections

I had Juvederm injections - two vials and and 15 of Botox a week ago and am not happy with the results. I only had it done around the mouth. Now the area above my lip looks too puffy, as well as the other side of my lower lip. You mentioned that Widase or Vitrase can correct the problem. How is it administered and how quickly does it work?

3 answers to “Widase or Vitrase for Juvederm...”

A: Hyaluronidase is a good option

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

My suggestion at this point is to visit with the physician that performed your procedure. In some cases especially only a week after injection, time and some massage can get the desired results. If hyaluronidase (tradenames Vitrase and Wydase) is necessary, the results are usually seen fairly quickly. If you... more

A: Correcting Contour Problems from Fillers

By Richard W. Westreich, MD - Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Widase and Vitrase are both preparations of hyaluronidase. They will both be effective in correcting contour irregularities from hyaluronic acid injections. 2 vials can be a lot for a patient to handle, especially on the first injection. The skin sometimes has a hard time redraping around this much new volume,... more

A: "It's the Filler, not the filler"

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Loretta, Widase and Vitrase are administered by injection into the area where the hyaluronic acid filler has been placed. They work rather quickly and you should see improvement within 24 hours. Sometimes it may be necessary to return for a second or third injection. Sorry that you have... more

Widase or Vitrase for Juvederm corrections

A: Hyaluronidase is a good option

A: Correcting Contour Problems from Fillers

A: "It's the Filler, not the filler"

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