What are the risks of hyaluronidase?

March 28, 2008
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You state that hyaluronidase can more rapidly break down fillers in face. Does it break down natural acids in face, too? Can it cause perminant holes or scars in face? Is it FDA approved?

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January 2, 2017

Answer: Hyaluronidase is not FDA-approved

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Ira D. Papel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 2, 2017

Answer: Hyaluronidase is not FDA-approved

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Ira D. Papel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 6, 2020

Answer: Hyaluronidase Risks

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Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 6, 2020

Answer: Hyaluronidase Risks

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Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2015

Answer: Hyaluronidase risks

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Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2015

Answer: Hyaluronidase risks

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October 1, 2018

Answer: Hyaluronidase effective, safe but off-labelled for reversing Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm

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William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 1, 2018

Answer: Hyaluronidase effective, safe but off-labelled for reversing Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm

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William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 24, 2013

Answer: Very safe despite off-label use

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2013

Answer: Very safe despite off-label use

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 1, 2016

Answer: Hyaluronidase can break down bumps from Juvederm and Restylane

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 1, 2016

Answer: Hyaluronidase can break down bumps from Juvederm and Restylane

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