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Hyaluronidase/hylenex or filler dissolve safe for all areas that have Juvederm?

Krystal100Oct 8, 2017
Are these agents ototoxic? Can they be used in all areas of face to help dissolve filler.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Dilution of Hylenex and Hyaluronidase is physician specific. I would speak to your surgeon about your condition immediately.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Failure of Hylenex to reverse filler may be due to a variety of factors. I would consider alternate approaches to reversing your HA filler. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

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Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Hello,Unfortunately, there is no way to know for certain what was injected.  We suggest that you request your medical records to determine what product was used as there should be a product label/lot number recorded.  If you are having trouble obtaining these or believe non-approved FDA p...

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Martin Jugenburg, MD

Hi there,I feel that the swelling will resolve itself in a couple of days. Ice, taking antihistamine and sleeping with your head elevated will help the inflammation go down quicker. Hylase has a half life of 48 hours so in a weeks time see how the results were and if possible you might need ...

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Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS

You need to be following up with your doctor daily, if not twice a day in this situation. The pictures are concerning for impending necrosis.  You may need other treatments to prevent permanent damage.  

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Facial fillers using Hyaluronic acid can cause immediate swelling and uneven contour. The swelling usually subsides with time. I recommend applying Plato's Bruise Balm twice daily for a few days after injecting my patients. If the filler lumps do not resolve, then a small injection of Hylenex ...

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