Hyaluronidase offers an efficacious treatment for inaesthetic hyaluronic acid overcorrection.
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.
Pierre
Andre
A
Paris-Université Laser Skin Clinic, Paris, France. pandre2@noos.fr
Levy
Phillip M
PM
D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007267:Injections; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid