Hi, I had Restylane injected into my lips 1 1/2 years ago and it still has not completely dissolved. Is it too late to get hyaluronidase injections to dissolve the remaining filler? My lips look uneven, but I worry about further complicating things. What should I do? Thank you
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February 8, 2012
Answer: Hyaluronic acid fillers, Juvederm and Restylane can be dissolved by hyaluronidase
On occasion, patients will present with obvious overcorrection or superficial injections that would certainly settle with time. However, it is so simple to use just a few touches of hyaluronidase (an enzyme that will reduce this excess) within minutes....yes literally minutes. I have...
You will be fine with the injection of hyaluronidase into the lips. Within minutes, your problem will be corrected with a few injections with a nearly painless process. This fluid product is injected in such small volumes that it is completely controlled. In fact, I believe you...
I very much agree with what my colleague Dr. Steinsapir wrote. However, I would also suggest that you might want to see an ocular specialist to evaluate the dry and itchy spots near your eyes. Rubbing and itching this area can just cause more trauma than you've already experienced, so you...