Am I able to dissolve Restylane skin booster that was placed 6 months ago and causing a bloated face appearance?

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I didn't like the results from the beginning. My face was fine before the skin booster not chubby appearing so I know it is the skin booster. Can this be dissolved now after this time? I have even gone as far to lose weight. It didn't affect the skin booster. How will this be done with hyaluronidase after all this time?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hyaluronidase enzyme continues to be an excellent option for patients with fillers that need to be dissolved. Fillers can swell and migrate unpredictably, especially when a filler with a high-edema quotient is used in thin areas. Our office uses disciplined approaches to help patients with acute or chronic issues related to hyaluronic acid fillers. We begin by assessing for any tissue compromise and advocate early treatment to avoid complications with vascular occlusion. In chronic issues, it is important to gradually break up and dissolve filler so there is no further migration of loose filler substrate. Conservative staged dilution may also help avoid volume loss. If the filler is not dissolving, we may consider stronger concentrations or surgery.

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Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid that can be dissolved with Hyaluronidase. It doesn't matter how long the filler has been there, if it is still there, then it can be dissolved. I would consult with your provider to see it there is still a lot of filler there or if it is starting to dissolve on its own (which it will over time).

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