What is hyaluronidase?

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme (compounded by special pharmacies) that causes hydrolysis (breakdown) of hyaluronic acid. 

It is often referred to as a reversal agent for hyaluronic acid fillers. 

When the enzyme is injected it dissolves the synthetic hyaluronic acid filler, leaving your own intact.

It is used to dissolve hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers  that have been placed incorrectly, excessively, or unevenly. 

Hyaluronidase is also used in emergency situations  where dermal filler has been inadvertently 

injected into  an artery causing occlusion of the blood supply. 

It is injected into the vicinity of the dermal filler that needs to be dissolved.

Uses of Hyaluronidase Injection:

- To remove filler, hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve the hyaluronic acid in dermal fillers.

- To increase the effect of lipodissoving injection, hyaluronidase can be added to the cocktails of fat melting injection.

- Hyaluronidase is often combined with local anaesthetic to increase the diffusion of local anaesthetic.

Process of Hyaluronidase Injection for filler dissolving:

Mix 1 vial with saline water (3cc to breakdown HA or 5cc to use it with a fat-melting injection)

Administer local anesthetics to reduce discomfort during treatment

Inject the solution into or around the target site

Gently massage the treated area for a few minutes

Schedule a follow-up appointment 2-3 weeks after the injection for a review

CAUTION

Patients who are not suitable candidates for treatment with Liporase Hyaluronidase are those who are:

- Allergic to Hyaluronidase or Hyaluronate

- Suffering from inflammation affecting the injection site

- Battling a local infection