Does hyaluronidase dissolve your own HA and or fat or other tissues?

Hyaluronidase is the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. Although there are different types of hyaluronidase, generically its the same compound. Commercially it is available as Vitrase or Hyalase. There are different unit amounts per preparation. An experienced injector will be able to ...

Filler complications are common and can cause emotional distress and in some cases, physical deformity. Swelling, lumpiness, and uneven facial volume are just a few of the complications associated with hyaluronic acid fillers. Our office is a global center of excellence for the management of...

Hi ajhxspdr,We usually use full strength hyaluronidase injected into the center of the lump. Hyaluronidase is injected in increments and may be done in 4-5 visits. If granuloma is suspected, you may need steroids. All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

Hyaluronidase removes synthetic HA's very well but it also removes natural Hyaluronic Acid from the tissue. This HA is usually replaced my the body in just a few days. You will not lose skin tissue in the area that the enzyme was injected and you should be fine ( absent the injected HA)in just a...

Longterm filler problems include migration, edema, and nodularity. Filler migration and permanence is a very common problem because there are many different types of HA fillers on the market and each is specified for a specific part of the face. Use of highly cohesive fillers on thin skin may...

Hyaluronidase works for about 6 weeks. After hyaluronidase injections, we therefore like to wait 6 weeks ideally before doing more filler injections. Very occasionally, I have flexed this rule but always warn the patient that the filler may be dissolved. Your body also makes...