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-based fillers. When the enzyme is injected it dissolves the synthetic hyaluronic acid filler, leaving your own intact.
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Have your fillers gone wrong?
Many patients come to us from other practices or mobile providers describing ‘wonky lips’, ‘trout pout’, unevenness, ‘duck lips’ or other ghastly lumps, bumps and nasties following their dermal filler treatment.
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Hyalase is an enzyme that dissolves fillers of all types. It can be used to correct poor aesthetic outcomes, lumpy results and is also the first line treatment in a vascular complication due to filler emergency. You may have heard people say they’ve had their lips dissolved or had the fillers taken out. They will be referring to Hyalase treatment. Hyalase is a great product which can remedy many poor outcomes.
How much does it cost?
1 Area
£150
Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I suitable for a Hyaluronidase procedure?
Hyalase not only dissolves lip fillers and dermal fillers, it also dissolves the surrounding tissues!
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It should only be used in cases where:
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There is a suspected vascular complication
Too much filler has been used and is damaging tissue or compressing vessels
Too much filler is compressing nerves and causing loss of sensation
Blood flow is being obstructed by filler treatment
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What to expect during the procedure?
The area of concern shall be cleaned and prepared. Hyalase shall be injected in small amounts in the area and slowly massaged in to encourage the breakdown of the filler.
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What results can I expect to see and how many sessions do I need?
Bruising and swelling post-treatment are common. When injected, hyaluronidase has an immediate working effect on HA in tissue. It is known to have a half-life of around two minutes, however, its duration of action is longer at around 48 hours.
You should be able to see defined improvement and less filler in the area injected, beginning within a few hours. After a few days if you still have areas that need correction.
Hyaluronidase should not negatively impact your natural tissue. However, it can take a series of treatments to dissolve filler.
Hyaluronidase is used together with fluids injected into the body to treat dehydration.
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What are the side effects?
In general and very rarely have been noticed the following side effects after undergoing a Hyaluronidase treatment:
Blurred vision.
Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.
Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse.
Nausea or vomiting.
Redness of the skin.
Swelling.
Unusual tiredness or weakness.
Unusually warm skin.
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Treatment Overview
PROCEDURE TIME
Between 35-65 mins
DOWNTIME
Typically min 2-3 days due to swelling
DURATION OF RESULTS
Maintenance courses may be required
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What is the downtime for Facial Contouring procedures?
There is little to no downtime to this treatment but there is always a small risk of a blemish or bruise. The effects show instantly but it can take around 7-10 days for the full results to show as the product softens and settles in, so it’s great seeing results get even better.