The good news about using hyaluranic acid products such as juvederm and restylane is that if you don't like it, your physician can inject and enzyme to dissolve it. If you were recently injected, I would recommend waiting several weeks for things to settle before judging your outcome. It... more
How can Juvederm be removed?
Recently had Juvederm for cheek enhancement, done in an effort to correct the undereye hollowness and nasolabial folds. Unfortunately, the filler injected in the area under the eye and beside the nose has caused me to not be able to smile properly. I can only smile half as wide and an asymmetrical smile at that (causing a rather tactless nephew to comment that I look like I just had a stroke). I need the filler removed, but can't seem to find any information. Any advice on how to get rid of it?
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4 answers to “How can Juvederm be removed?”
A: How to get rid of Juvederm
Juvederm and Restylane are similar products made from hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid products are unique in that there is a product which will cause them to melt away within one day. This is a digestive enzyme known as Hyaluronidase. There are several brand names for this product including "Wydase"... more
A: Wydase injection to dissolve Juvederm, Restylane, or Perlane
Juvederm is a soft tissue filler made from hyaluronic acid, as is Restylane and Perlane. When we desire to lessen the amount of hyaluronic acid product in the soft tissues of the face, a material called Wydase can be injected to 'melt' away the product. This can be done very quickly in you doctor's... more
A: It will improve without doing anything.
Little by little it will improve over time. Don't try to remove it because you will probably make it worse. Be patient and it will be better.
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