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Is Using Vitrase an Effective Way of Dissolving Filler?
The problem is my top lip is huge and very uneven. I heard Vitrase is a safe and effective way to correct and dissolve part of the filler. My concern is that the injector has never used Vitrase.
Could it make the area worse if injected improperly? What is the correct way to inject Vitrase?
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DawnDLH
in El Paso, TX USA
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Vitrase is good for Hyaluronic acid fillers
Dear DawnDLH,
Vitrase is effective at deflating HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane. It is ineffective for non-HA fillers like Sculptra, Radiesse, Artefil, or Silicone oil.
Vitrase is very safe. However, the enzyme is egg based. So, if you have ever had a reaction to an egg based vaccine, you should be skin tested prior to treatment with Vitrase.
Vitrase can be used to shape and sculpt fullness related to HA filler. However, this type of shaping requires a...
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