Because I am abroad for awhile, I went to a reputable foreign doctor for hyaluronidase. I've had Vitrase and Hylenex before w/ minimal pain, but these injections were SO painful. They burned horribly. 2 hours later, the areas are warm and tingly. Is there a difference between pure hyaluronidase and Vitrase/Hylenex? What might account for the difference in my experiences w/ hyaluronidase. I'm concerned I've done serious damage.
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I have been using hyaluronidase for over 20 years and have not seen any problems if it is done correctly. If you do not like the filler placed in this area, it is very simple to remove it, as long as the filler was a hyaluronic acid dermal filler.
I suppose if you inject enough hyaluronidase to dissolve HA following a traumatic experience the material can dissolve your own HA. It should not dissolve any of your other tissues. I hope that's helpful to you. Best from Boston, Dr. Onir
Hyaluronidase is the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. Although there are different types of hyaluronidase, generically its the same compound. Commercially it is available as Vitrase or Hyalase. There are different unit amounts per preparation. An experienced injector will be able to ...