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Are redness and swelling side effects of hyaluronidase?

batter 2343Nov 15, 2017
Hyaluronidase side effect had that injection yesterday where I have bit of a filler left next morning redness swelling itch. What can I do now? Will that go away? How soon am bit nervous it is my face after all pls let me know

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Hi Victoria.  Hyaluronidase is only designed to dissolve Hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and Voluma.  If you are on your 7th treatment, it's likely that none f the product is left.  If you have pictures from before treatment, we would recommend checking them vs...

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HA fillers can be dissolved with Hylenex injections. Hyaluronidase may affect normal tissue. Our office specializes in the reversal of permanent and HA filler complications. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

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