I am contemplating a facelift. I already have filler in my cheeks, along jawline and chin. The surgeon talked of fat grafting. I asked if we would need to dissolve my filler so he can see what he's working with. He said yes, if I don't mind doing that. I later read Hyaluronidase can also dissolve some fat. Since I know grafting doesn't last forever I am concerned about even losing more fat in my face. I lost some with Ultherapy.
September 30, 2020
Answer: Hyaluronidase does not dissolve your natural fat. Hi faith2711, Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. It should have no effect on your natural fat tissue. It can break down your natural hyaluronic acid, however this is usually regenerated by the body over a few weeks. As always, your treating surgeon/physician will be able to further clarify your concerns. Best of luck. Dr Aaron Stanes.
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September 30, 2020
Answer: Hyaluronidase does not dissolve your natural fat. Hi faith2711, Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. It should have no effect on your natural fat tissue. It can break down your natural hyaluronic acid, however this is usually regenerated by the body over a few weeks. As always, your treating surgeon/physician will be able to further clarify your concerns. Best of luck. Dr Aaron Stanes.
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September 16, 2020
Answer: The best form of facial rejuvenation In my opinion fat grafting for facial rejuvenation is the simply best way of restoring youth in the face. After performing this procedure for more than 27 years I can argue that it is absolutely the best procedure. I would make sure that you go to a plastic surgeon with lots of experience in fat grafting to the face. You don't need to dissolve the hyaluronic I said fillers unless there is a lot of them in your face. Hyaluronidase does not dissolve fat, but it does dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers as well as some of your naturally occurring connective tissues. For those reason hyaluronidase has to be used with great care. I hope this answers your question and good luck from New York City plastic surgery
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September 16, 2020
Answer: The best form of facial rejuvenation In my opinion fat grafting for facial rejuvenation is the simply best way of restoring youth in the face. After performing this procedure for more than 27 years I can argue that it is absolutely the best procedure. I would make sure that you go to a plastic surgeon with lots of experience in fat grafting to the face. You don't need to dissolve the hyaluronic I said fillers unless there is a lot of them in your face. Hyaluronidase does not dissolve fat, but it does dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers as well as some of your naturally occurring connective tissues. For those reason hyaluronidase has to be used with great care. I hope this answers your question and good luck from New York City plastic surgery
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