I just got hyaluronidase injected into my lips because the restylane made me look like a duck. i've heard that it works instantly. am I supposed to notice something right away? Should i massage my lips to ensure that it spreads throughout and gets rid of it?
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Answer: Hyaluronidase should be massaged after injection
Like Dr. Taban suggested, it may be that the Juvederm did dissolve but, in doing so, left areas that weren't filled any longer which may lend to an undesirable outcome. Another possibility is that the correct amount of hyaluronidase was not used. Technique as it pertains to amount and placement...
Thankyou for your question. Unfortunately puffiness in the lower lid is not uncommon with filler. Don't worry about the hyaluronidase as the formula hs change over time . The main side effect is bruising from the needle.Just be aware you may need more than one treatment with the hyaluronidase.h...
Any time you put a needle into the skin there is a potential for bruising. Increased bruising can be seen with patients who have recently taken aspirin, ibuprofen, and most herbal supplements, (st. johns wart, ginko, garlic). Vitamin A and E are also known to cause bruising.
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