Will dermal filler accidentally injected into the salivary gland go away with time?

If some hyaluronic acid filler is inadvertently injected to the parotid gland it will gradually dissolve on its own.  Filler can show up on imaging studies as a non specific "area of increased uptake" which would normally be concerning--especially if you did not have filler injected to the area.  It will eventually go away but you can speed the process up with some hylauronidase enzyme injections.  If the duct is blocked it would be best to get the filler dissolved but if it is not problematic it is safe to wait and let your body break it down.
Hope this is helpful.  Best,
Dr. Amy

Like Dr Weiner, I have not come across this as a tertiary Specialist, and to my knowledge have not injected into the gland. I assume that imaging shows HA in the area? Like others I agree that nothing needs to be done if asymptotic, however if recurrent inflammation is seen, dissolving the filler under antibiotic cover would be sensible. Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.