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Should a physician inject Hyaluronidase around an infected abscess? To dissolve hyaluronic acid (Photo)

katconAug 16, 2022
It appears my filler migrated. l am considering having it dissolved,, but l have a large infected abscess 1.5cm.Would this be a option?

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Hi Charlotte! The irregularity at the lip border could be any of the things you mentioned. Most commonly, it is filler that collects in the area. Or, it could be inflammation. I have my patients monitor and massage the area for 2-3 weeks to see if improvement is made. If not, it becomes a...

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The edema and excess filler should be reversed if that is your preference. I do this all of the time in my office but use a HIDEF approach that gradually reduces volume in order to exact the results. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Reaself100 Surgeon

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