Botched lip injections. Can I have a small amount of hyaluronadaise to dissolve the lumps? (Photo)

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lips look uneven/lumpy. They've been like this for months. l went back to the doctor who performed the injections because I felt they were uneven & my upper lip wasn't full enough He said all lips are a little asymmetric & that no one would notice that but me. He added filler to my upper lip & this is what I have now. can I have a small amount of hyaluronadaise to dissolve the lumps or will my lips be the size they were pre- injection? Im afraid it will make things worse. Help!

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  As long as the filler that was injected was a hyaluronic acid, then Vitrase (hyaluronidase) will dissolve what was injected (and very quickly at that).  It will not cause any problems with your native hyaluronic acid, so you should expect that your lips would revert to how they looked before the injections.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. When injected conservatively it can help to reduce uneven filler. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before treatment.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I am a national expert on filler complications and use hyaluronidase frequently for many types of filler complications. It is not useful with permanent fillers. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your lip injection experience.  Hyaluronidase can be used to soften and reverse the effects of the injection.  I would make sure that your injector is well versed with the use of Hyaluronidase.  I tend to be conservative when I am trying to do corrective dissolving to minimize the chance that additional fillers would be necessary in the future.

Debra M. Kroll, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have hyaluronidase injections to dissolve lumps in the lips (if a hyaluronic acid gel filler that was used). Please find someone experienced in using hyaluronidase who can help you.  Good luck.

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