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Hyaluronidase offers an efficacious treatment for inaesthetic hyaluronic acid overcorrection
Author(s) -
Pierre Andre,
Levy Phillip M
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2007.00332.x
Subject(s) - hyaluronic acid , hyaluronidase , medicine , adverse effect , surgery , dermatology , chemistry , biochemistry , anatomy , enzyme
Summary Background Hyaluronic acid is generally accepted today as the “gold standard” filler agent, and its use has subsequently grown enormously. In addition, newer facial volume augmentation indications are constantly evolving. Rare adverse events, such as granulomas, have been described. However, complications are more commonly due to product misplacement or overcorrection leading to unsightly lumps and masses. Hyaluronidase treatment of these latter adverse effects can be both effective and rapid. Objective This paper aims to confirm the efficacy of hyaluronidase injections in dissolving unsightly hyaluronic acid overcorrection. Methods A case of hyaluronic acid overcorrection is described with evaluation of the effects of hyaluronidase. Results The use of hyaluronidase, injected intracutaneously permits the elimination of patient discomfort and inaesthetic lumps within a few hours. Conclusions Hyaluronidase is highly effective in eliminating HA volume overcorrection.