Alternatives to hyaluronidase for filler dissolving (allergic). A physician recommended RF? If so - how many sessions?

January 24, 2020
Asked By:NYshopgirl in New York, NY

Almost a year ago I had filler injected in my tear trough. It looked uneven so I went in to my Dr to check & she chose to dissolve one side. Later that evening my face started to swell but my physician said it should be fine. Kept on swelling & she kept reassuring. She prescribed high-dose antibiotics but nothing happened. When it finally settled down I realized my face was uneven. Fast fwd a year later & I now hate smiling. The more I smile the more it shows.I just want my face back.

Answers (3)

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September 29, 2022

Answer: Hylenex is a safe option

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Hylenex is a safe option

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 26, 2020

Answer: Improving Under Eye / Tear Trough with Injectable Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 26, 2020

Answer: Improving Under Eye / Tear Trough with Injectable Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 29, 2020

Answer: A natural alternative

Chris Funderburk, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 29, 2020

Answer: A natural alternative

Chris Funderburk, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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