When edema forms in lower eyelids after Voluma to the upper cheeks, and does not resolve after multiple rounds of hyaluronidase what is the best treatment to get rid of the residual edema? Edema meaning edema after Voluma, and not present before fillers. (An option that does not thin the skin any further in already thin under eye skin that shows veins underneath, and provides tightening from loosened skin as a result of being overfilled is preferred.) Thanks.
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Hyaluronidase disappears from the area where it was injected quite quickly and injecting saline is not going to change the situation in any way, shape or form. If you have issues from prior hyaluronidase injection, I would see a plastic surgeon who is well-versed with treating such conditions. I...
With all due respect I have used Hyaluronidase hundreds of times to dissolve filler and have never seen tissue damage. In trained hands this treatment is very safe. I am honestly not sure where all the bad hype comes from on the internet. I suspect almost everyone who dissolves filler r...
Thanks for sharing your question and sorry to hear about your experience. A good rule of thumb that I tend to followup is 1 vial of Hylenex per 1 mL of HA filler. Lyft and Silk, which are NASHA technology, are relatively easy to dissolve while other technologies such as the Vycross in Voluma, Vo...