Dissolving Restylane - How long to wait to get hyaluronidase injections?

One month ago I had Restylane injections to improve my tear trough and cheek area, and now I'm wondering if I can get rid of them and how long would I have to wait before it's safe to use Hyaluronidase acid. Also, would I need the same number of  Hyaluronidase injections as I had for the Restylane?

4 answers to “Dissolving Restylane - How long to...”

A: How soon to use Hyaluronidase?

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Hyaluronidase can be used immediately after the injection of any hyaluronic acid filler.  There is no need to wait for reversal of the initial injection procedure. The number of injections will vary depending on the amount of Hyaluronidase used for each injection site.

A: Hyaluronidase anytime

Shawn Allen, MD

Hyaluronidase can be used immediately.  It does not need time to settle etc.  Just be sure you are seeing someone experienced in fillers as it is equally important to know how to fix a problem as it is to know how to avoid it in the first place. By the way, you will see results within hours and the... more

A: You can use hyaluronidase immediately

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

You dont have to wait at all to inject hyaluronidase for Restylane removal. You could have it done immediately, if you really wanted to. It usually takes many less injections of hyaluronidase than you had of Restylane, but it depends on the injector's technique.

A: Oops, sounds like a little too much filler under your...

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi nz in DC, Oops, sounds like a little too much filler under your eyes.  It is safe to use Hyaluronidase to dissolve the excess Restylane at this time.  In fact, it can be used any time, but we usually wait a few days until the injection area has stabilized.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P

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