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How Can I Metabolize Juvederm Faster?

asked 1 year ago by Swell216 in Atlanta
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 3,398 times
Tags: age 18-24, lips, dissolve, metabolize, removal

Female. 23 yo. Had juvederm injections in lips 2 months ago and procedure was botched. Ended up with asymmetry + two small lumps. Don't feel comfortable w/this surgeon and no other dr. will inject hyaluronidase. Having not performed original procedure - recommend letting product dissolve on its own. Problem is not extreme but very bothersome to me. Had juvederm before w/great results lasting >1 year. Don't want to wait so long. What can I do to help my body more quickly metabolize the juvederm?

17 answers to How Can I Metabolize Juvederm Faster?

Juvederm in the Lips: Reversible

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based filler, which is temporary and can last up to one year in the face. Good news is in the lips it does not last that long and it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Bad news is Juvederm usually takes more hyaluronidase to dissolve it. This is an easy procedure but can be unpopular if not performed by the injector because you are making your problem another physicians problem. You can try massage which may help break up and smooth the Juvederm, but if... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Help for "botched" Juvederm

Juvederm can be dissolved very easily with hyaluronidase. You need to find a dermatologist who has experience with fillers and they can inject the hyaluronidase. You may need to have the records from your other doctor so that the dermatologist can know for sure what product was used and how much. This should be a simple solution. If you cannot find someone to inject the hyaluronidase then you can massage the areas as firm as you can and use a q tip to massage the small bumps. This should... more

Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist

Juvederm Complications

Thank you for the question and sorry to hear about your poor experience with Juvederm. It is a phenomenal product and in the right hands has very little downside risk. As most of my professional colleagues have suggested, the only sure way to reverse the effects of Juvederm is to use hyaluronidase which produces near-instant results. Having said that, Juvederm and all hyaluronic acids, for that matter, will tend to metabolize more quickly in areas that are in constant motion, such as the... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Hyaluronidase will remove Juvederm every time

You know the answer because you mentioned it in your request for help. Everyone agrees that you need hyaluronidase to get rid of the lumps. Your original doctor should know this and be willing to help you but there must be lots of other practitioners who can help. Be prepared though to see maybe all the Juvederm disappear as the hyaluronidase will spread beyond the area where it is injected. For this reason it may be better to let the problem go away on its own over the next 12... more

Harlow Hollis, MD
Victoria Plastic Surgeon

Hyaluronidase injection to reverse Juvederm injection deformities

I agree with all the previous commentary. Juvederm can last up to around one year in the lips in many individuals and you are only at 2 months and not happy. Treatment with a hyaluronidase injection will "dissolve" the Juvederm allowing for reversal of the deformities. You should seek this treatment from either a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who does have experience in using this enzyme - as you don't want to have 2 bad experiences for the same issue.... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm related lumps

If you have specific lumps that are painful or visible then find an experienced Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist who will assess your problem, offer advice and treatment. The recommendation to allow the product to dissolve with time may be quite appropriate if there is only a minor concern. The risk of treatment with Hyaluronidase or incision and drainage is very small but every treatment or remedy needs to be discussed. The ability to reverse the effect or speed up the... more

Mathew C. Mosher, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

Can I Get Juvederm To Metabolize Faster?

Hi, I'm sorry to hear you are unhappy with your Juvederm results. I agree with the other reviewers in that having hyaluronidase injected by an experienced Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon will correct your problem very quickly. I would suggest looking on the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Plastic Surgeons websites to find a provider in your area. Best for the New Year!

Grace Liu, MD
Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm Lips

You have had very unfortunate results and unfortunately you can not metabolize juvederm any quicker. It is essential you find a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with knowledge and experience with Hyaluronidase to help you. Otherwise, you will be left with the lumpy lips for the next 8 months.

Lisa Kates, MD
Annapolis Dermatologist

REversal of Juvederm

So sorry to hear about your experience-unfortunately we see a lot of "botched" jobs that we use this enzyme on. The only agent to neutralize Juvederm after a treatment is an enzyme called Hyaluronidase. I would suggest to inquire before a treatment at your doctor's office if they use the product as a back-up. I can guarantee you that most offices don't even know it exists. Good luck!!

Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm resolution

If you want the juvederm to dissolve quickly, then I suggest you have hyaluronidase injected to dissolve it. Otherwise you may have to wait 6 -12 months.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Keep trying

Hyaluronidase is the "ace in the hole" to reverse unwanted hyaluronic acid filler such as Juvederm. Unfortunately, I have to do this far too often, usually from non-certified physician providers. The injection works in 24 hours. In a large city like Atlanta, there HAS to be a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who will do this for you. It will cost you, but it certainly is reasonable for this to be done. Keep looking. Bad Juvederm can last for months. more

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Removing bad dermal filler results - Juvederm

I am sorry to hear about your outcome with Juvederm injections to the lips. In the early postoperative period, massaging is very effective in shaping and evening out the fill material. At two months after the procedure, the only way to remove the material (Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane) in a quicker fashion is with hyaluronidase injections. Keep searching for a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. I am sure someone will be willing to help.

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

Getting Excess Juvederm to Dissolve Faster

Sorry to hear of your predicament. Unfortunately, you cannot do anything metabolically to selectively increase Hyaluronic Acid filler (Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane etc) breakdown without affecting other tissues in your body. If you do not want or cannot wait to allow time to dissolve the filler you must have a competent doctor dissolve it with hyaluronidase. It is understandable that doctors would be reluctant to take over such a task because of the musical chair nature of our legal system -... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Lumps from Restylane or Juvederm

If you're bothered by the lumps then you should not give up and continue to seek a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is willing to inject the hyaluronidase.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Juvederm in Lips Can Be Dissolved With Hyaluronidase

Hi Swell in Hotlanta, You should be able to find a physician who is willing to inject hyaluronidase to dissolve the Juvederm in your lips. Try William Silver, MD in Atlanta. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is no method of metabolizing Juvederm faster

The only option for removing a hyaluronic acid filler faster than your skin would normally metabolize it is with hyaluronidase. It is important that you find a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in using hyaluronidase to do the procedure. There are listings of board-certified doctors with their professional organization websites, for example the American Academy of Dermatology or the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, that may be helpful in... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm results

Sorry to hear about this outcome. In the early post injection period, vigorous massage may even out lumps. However, as time progresses, more invasive options are the only options. I would suggest keep searching for a doc to inject hyaluronidase. To my knowledge, there is no other option to remove this. Good luck!