I had juvederm injected into my chin last week (0,5ml) and have now had two injections of hylase to remove the juvederm, but it won't go away. How come? I'm also wondering about if restylane (perlane) is easier to remove with hylase than juvederm (voluma)? What if there is an emergency like a blod vessel being blocked and the filler needs to be removed as soon as possible but the hylase are not able to break it down? What do you do then?
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For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Hi @harwin! Great question--this is simply a bruise and not a vascular occlusion. Bruising and swelling can take up to 14 days to resolve. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and...
Anytime you have an injection, there is a risk for bruising. I always make sure my patients discontinue blood thinners 1-2 weeks prior to injections. Common blood thinners that make bruising worse are advil, aspirin, NSAIDS, Vitamin E, Fish oil, Avocado and alcohol to name a few. I also re...
