For dissolving Juvederm does it matter if hylaronidase is injected into the same spots as the product?

I had fat transfer under the eyes a few years ago that left all sorts of bumps but have finally been successful with bringing it down to an acceptable level with Kenalog. There were some little bumps that I can live with but thought I would just smooth it all out with Juvederm so I gave it a try.

I had Juvederm injected under eyes a week ago and it is definitely too much and placed lower than it should have been. It looks like I had something injected and I really need it to all just go away – it was fine before. The doctor has not used hylaronidase before and our question is a) does it matter if it’s injected in all the same spots as Juvederms as that is hard to guess or do the enzymes just find it and dissolve it?

Could regular massaging make it go away in a few weeks; is there any danger with hylaronidase or should we just do it?

Appreciate your expertise.
Thank you,
Katie

3 answers to “For dissolving Juvederm does it...”

A: Hyaluronidase for dissolving Juvederm

Steven Wallach, MD
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hyaluronidase is a good way to treat over injection of Restylane or Juvederm. It should be injected in the vicinity of the over correction and massaged a bit.

A: Hyaluronidase is safe and effective

Mary Lupo, MD
By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

First, it is important to see a board certified dermatologist or other aesthetic physician like a plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon familiar with the use of Hyaluronidase. It is important that the product be FDA approved and not compounded in order to decrease the risk of allergic reaction... more

A: As I mentioned in another question that you posted - go...

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

As I mentioned in another question that you posted - go for it. Hyaluronidase is a safe drug that can be injected in the area of concern. The medication will diffuse to some degree under the skin and dissolve the hyaluronic acid present. Start with a low dose and realize it may take several injections to get... more

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Debi12
1 post
17 Oct 2008

I had juverderm injected under my eyes on tuesday and by thursday same week i had it dissolved with the hyaluronidase, it is now friday and my eyes are so swollen, if it dissolve juverderm quickly, how long does it take to dissolve itself, and when will swelling go down and what can i do? I have done ice, cold tea bags, slept sittin up, This is so upsetting, I though juverdem dissolve and under eyes back where i started, what else can i do beside wait? And it will do away?

kakie
10 posts
17 Jun 2009

I had restylane injected under my eyes 6 week ago due to proturding lumps and discoloration. I had the resty dissolved with hyaluronidase 2 days ago and I looked almost normal after the inject with most of the lumps dissolved. However, approx 4 hours later, my eyes got very swollen and still are after two days. Does anyone know approx. how long it will take for the swelling/redness from the hyaluronidase to go away. I think the swelling has finally stopped increasing. My doc is going to see 2 days and told me to take benydrl in the meantime. It would be helpful to know approx. how long the swelling will last.

kakie
10 posts
28 Jun 2009

Debi12, my eyes are getting better. One eye I completely hide with concealer, the other eye that had the most hylaronidase injected is better, but still swollen and has some discoloration. How long did it take for your eyes to get back to normal and how long did it take your eyes to recover from the hylaronidase? I had the hylaronidase injected 13 days ago. Any info you can provide would be appreciated.

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