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Does Vitrase or Dissolving Agent for Restylane Cause Swelling

asked 1 year ago by sillano1 in los angelos
Latest answer by Michele S. Green, MD
Question viewed 1,010 times
Tags: lips, removal, side effects, vitrase

Do dissolving agents for ha fillers cause swelling or bruising? I am trying to remove some lumps caused by restylane in my lips, but I'm doing it on a saturday and have an event on that evening (4 hours after my appointment).

14 answers to Does Vitrase or Dissolving Agent for Restylane Cause Swelling

Does Hyaluronidase cause swelling?

Hyaluronidase, generally speaking does not cause swelling but any time a needle is poked in to a delicate and sensitive area like the lips you can get swelling...some people more than others. Ice, before and after the procedure, is probably your best bet to minimize the swelling and have the best chance of showing up to your event without much swelling. That being said, again, with any needle poke, not only is there a chance of swelling but bruising as well....so you may... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Vitrase does not cause any swelling

Vitrase can be injected directly into the lump and cause the Restylane to dissolve in a day or two. The risk of swelling is very low since it is a liquid and not a gel like Restylane itself. You can get bruising as you would from any other injection. It is probably best to wait until the day after the event for the injections.

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist

Vitrase does not cause swelling when it dissolves Restylane

Vitrase does not cause swelling when it dissolves Restylane. You can use a tiny needle (32 gage) like we would use for BOTOX, and there shouldn’t be any swelling with these injections.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Swelling after hyaluronidase

Any time you have an injection you can have swelling or bruising. The lips are particularly sensitive and may swell or bruise more than other areas of the face. It is not the hyaluronidase itself but rather the fact that you are having any injection at all that could cause you to be swollen and bruised. The larger volume you have injected the more swelling you will have. If your event is very important it would probably be better to wait until after the event to... more

Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Hyaluronidase to dissolve restylane in the lip

It's not the medicine but the treatment that can cause bruising and swelling. Any needle stick may cause a big bruise. The volume of the hyaluronidase going into the lip to dissolve either Restylane or Juvederm, will also add some "swelling" and you may react in a more exaggerated fashion than other patients, so I would recommned you defer the treatment. see video

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Vitrase side effects

Vitrase injections are usually well tolerated. They can cause a small amount of swelling but this is typically less apparent than the HA that is being removed. Vitrase can exert a visible effect as soon as a few hours after injection. Bruising after vitrase injection can occur.

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Does Vitrase to Reverse Restylane Cause Swelling?

Hi Sillano. It's possible to have redness, swelling or bruising at the injection site, but for Vitrase it is unlikely to be noticeable. We typically do not need to inject a lot of product. That, combined with the fact that the Vitrase should be dissolving the Restylane should not make the area look any more swollen or bumpy than it may already. We would recommend getting the treatment done days before the event, but if this is not possible and your injector is... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Vitrase

Vitrase or hyaluronidase can dissolve the hyalruonics acid fillers. It may cause some swelling and could cause some bruising.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

That is close timing

Bruising is always possible when a needle is involved. Make sure it is FDA approved product as compounded material is more likely to cause swelling and even allergic reactions. I would try to get this done a few days before a big event. Vitrase causes little swelling and works very quickly. Good Luck.

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Does Vitrase or Dissolving Agent for Restylane Cause Swelling

YES! Do not do 4 hours before an event. Not very good medicine. It is called the "what if" issue. How happy would you be if you had swelling and black and blue to your lips following the injection? Not tooo. I bet you did not tell the injecting doctor you are going to an event 4 hours after the injections, did you! From MIAMI Dr. darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Dissolving Agents

Anytime you have an injection, you are going to have some localized swelling from the volume of the injection. Also, the "melting" of the HA will cause increased localized metabolic activity in the tissue which will also cause some very slight temporary swelling. Also, as with any injection, there is always a chance of bruising, but this is dependent on your anatomy, your blood clotting, your genetics, the injection technique and the size of the needle. The... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Does Hyaluronidase cause swelling

As a general rule, Hyaluronidase does not cause a swelling. In addition it tends to dissolve fillers like Restylane and Juvederm very quickly. However, you are certainly taking a risk getting an injection the day of a big event. Lips have a lot of blood vessels and it is certainly possible to get a bruise from any injection. The chance of this can be reduced by avoiding blood thinners like, aspirin, Motrin (and its relatives), fish oil, vit E, etc, for a week or two... more

Marc Cohen, MD
Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon

You will definitely be taking your lumps if you do this.

Siliano If your event is important, do not have the vitrase (hyauronidase, the enzyme that breaks down Restylane) on the same day as the event. It is possible to get away with almost anything but then again swelling and bruising are oh so common when you get poked with needles. Generally there is much less swelling and bruising with the enzyme than with actual treatment. However, this is only a guideline that may not be true for you. How will you feel showing up... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Do dissolving agents for fillers cause swelling or bruising?

Regarding: "Does Vitrase or Dissolving Agent for Restylane Cause Swelling Do dissolving agents for ha fillers cause swelling or bruising? I am trying to remove some lumps caused by restylane in my lips, but I'm doing it on a saturday and have an event on that evening (4 hours after my appointment)." Anytime something is injected into your lip it adds a volume and creates swelling. In addition, the needle injecting the Hyaluronidase can hit a small blood vessel resulting... more