How can I resolve swelling/malar edema following hyaluronidase? (photo)

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. 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...

Restylane usually lasts on average 6 months, however, this is different in every patient. If you get the product dissolved, then this can also dissolve your natural hyaluronic acid. We recommend our patients let the filler naturally dissolve where possible to avoid this.Warm Regards,Dr Glenn...

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...

There are allergic reactions to ovine or bovine hyaluronidase but it is essentially impossible to Hylenex. Hylenex is a recombinant human form of the hyaluronidase and should be identical to the naturaly occuring enzyme in the body. Surgical excision can be done w filler. You might want to try...