I had restylane filler in under eye troughs 6 mos ago. I had it dissolved as it was too full. Now I have malar edema/festoons under my eyes. Is this swelling that I need to have patience with or should I try another round of hyaluronidase? I've also heard a course of steroids could help with the swelling.
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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.
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Hi. Thank you for your question. It is not likely for Hyaluronidase to migrate to other region of the face and cause volume loss. There might be a temporary natural HA loss but the body replenishes it within few days. Also, having several dissolving sessions with low dose is more ideal.
If you have hyaluronidase (HyaloFix) into your lips the cross linked hyaluronic acid gel will be hydrolysed and turned to water then absorbed into your body. You also have natural hyaluronate acid (HA) gel within the cells of your body. Your endogenous, meaning produced by you, hyaluronate is i...
