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Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that is used to dissolve fillers make of hyaluronic acid, which are a different pH than your body's own tissue. Therefore, the enzyme cannot effect your normal tissue. Best, Dr. Emer.
Amphadase comes from a bovine source (cows).Vitrase comes from an ovine source (sheep). Hylenex comes from a recombinant human product.BestDr karamanoukian
Hyalorinudase is an enzyme = protein. It is injected in very small quantities and is eventually absorbed into the blood stream, metabolized and excreted.
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. The broken down filler is then reabsorbed and disposed of. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
Hyaluronidase is a naturally occurring enzyme. Voluma and other hyaluronic acid fillers are able to be dissolved by hyaluronidase. The body simply eliminates the product. Depending on the manufacturer, hyaluronidase may be from recombinant human sources or may be animal derived.
Thank you for your question. Normally I like to wait a few weeks depending on how much is injected to dissolve the filler. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a treatment plan that is best for you.
You should express your concerns directly with the treating physician. The details of your initial dialogue will dictate the response. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
The hyaluronidase has no ability to affect your normal skin. There is no way this caused sagging of your lids, this is likely enhanced after removing the filler and would need to be treated with filler reinjected or laser treatments. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thank you for your question. As long as the filler that was injected was a hyaluronic acid, then Vitrase (hyaluronidase) will dissolve what was injected (and very quickly at that). It will not cause any problems with your native hyaluronic acid, so you should expect that your lips...
It sounds like you need to see your doctor back or have an assessment who is really familiar with the use of fillers and hyaluronidase treatments.
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