The injection on the right side of my face, is apparently much harder than the other side. It has been like this for a while but I really took no notice of. I am requesting hyaluronidase to remove the filler in that area. SO: how long must I wait before a refill? (nasolabial folds)
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September 22, 2015
Answer: After having hyaluronidase to remove a lump/hardening of Juvederm, how long must I wait before refilling the same area?
Hyaluronidase breaks down hyaluronic acid but not fat. With that said it can break down natural hyaluorinc acid as well as Juvederm. The effects are highly does dependent. A conservative dose placed right in a collection of filler will dissolve the filler. A large does spread around outside...
Having a patient charged for hyaluronidase is routine practice for most cosmetic surgeons, especially when the patient is coming in from elsewhere. I would address the issue with the initial injecting provider first.
My feeling is that the sagging skin in due to the excess volume created by the filler and hyaluronidase and this has caused the skin to stretch. Thus is not from the hyaluronidase but rather the volume of fluid in the area stretching the skin. This unfortunately may take months to tighten up or...
