7 year old under eye filler removal, can this be dissolved/surgically removed? (Photos)

Question

In 2016, I got 2 syringes of Juvederm for my moderate undereye (caused by scanty swimming goggles). The volume hasn't decreased much since but it has moved, and a weird dimple was formed, my cheeks look completely flat w/ occasional cheek & undereye lumps, opposing to the illusion of some browbone the hollows gave. An ultrasound technician couldn't find anything, so I'm pretty sure a capsule has been formed. Can it be dissolved? Surgically removed? Wish to rid of it entirely.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your questions and posting your photos. I’ve been able to dissolve fillers 5 years out from its placement. If you truly have filler in your cheek it should not be a problem to dissolve with hyaluronidase.
Good luck,

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Shalom AM,
I would recommend that you consult with an expert filler injector physician and have hyaluronidase injected strategically to dissolve the unwanted filler.  It may take multiple visits.  Good luck and be well!
Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Keshini Parbhu, MD · Answer

Juvederm is composed of hyaluronic acid so hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve it.  It can sometimes take more than one session to completely dissolve the filler.

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