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Could Vibration Speed Up the Process of Perlane Breakdown?

asked 10 months ago by Phoenix9 in Paris, France
Latest answer by Will Richardson, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, vibration, wear off

I had perlane injections in the cheeks, tear trough and naso labial folds one week ago. The eyes and cheeks areas look great, but there is slightly too much filler in the nasolabial folds -- I want that area to flatten out. Will it help to massage vigorously daily or could this cause/proswelling? Is Perlane still malable 7 days? Could applying vibration to the area hasten the breakdown of the perlane. Could repeatedly applying strong pressure to the area help flatten it out?

6 answers to Could Vibration Speed Up the Process of Perlane Breakdown?

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Perlane Fort Lauderdale

That would be an extremist treatment. I agree the injection of Vitrase 10 units per0.1cc desired removed is best.
Will Richardson, MD

Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
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Unhappy with Perlane Results...

Hyaluronidase is a enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acids like Perlane. If you are unhappy with your results please follow up with your provider to discuss disolving your Perlane. Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Excess perlane, juvederm, restylane

You can certainly diminish the amount of hyaluronic acid fillers very easily so don't panic. If you feel that you have an excess in any area, I would recommend conservative observation only for the first 2 weeks. This allows any swelling to completely resolve. Gentle massage is all that is necessary. Certainly don't cause yourself any discomfort in the massage. Hyaluronidase is a widely available commercial enzyme that will dissolve the filler within... more
Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Removing Perlane

I have never heard of vibration accelerating the removal of Perlane and do not believe there is a rationale for choosing this method to remove it. If you are unhappy with the results, hyaluronic acid fillers such as Perlane, can be easily be removed wtih a product called hyaluronidase. Hylauronidase is an injectable and is performed in a procedure similar to the injection of Perlane. However, since you are only one week post injection with Perlane I would advise... more
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Removing Perlane

Since you are only one week out from your Perlane injections and you describe your problem as "slightly" too much Perlane, I would advise waiting for quite some time before considering having it removed with hyaluronidase. Massaging or rubbing the area may only make things worse. Most likely it will gradually settle down and look better over the next month. Vibration or strong pressure to the area is not likely to help as well.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Break down perlane

I don't believe any of the modalities you describe will break the product down faster. You should consider having hyaluronidase injected to dissolve the perlane. An experienced dermatologist should be able to help you. Dr. Malouf
Peter Malouf, DO

Dallas Dermatologist

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