The use of hyaluronidase to correct hyaluronic acid complications
(Update) Hyaluronic acid is one of the most widely used cosmetic-medical substances in recent times as part of alternative non-surgical treatments to improve certain problems, whether health-related or aesthetic.
They are usually included in treatments that involve filling in some ailment caused by the wear and tear of time, such as in the skin and joints, for example.
Hyaluronidase in aesthetics
Facial rejuvenation is one of the clearest examples in the healthcare sector for its use in treatments and diagnostics in a multitude of cases. Added to this are various preparations designed for any part of the face (or body) and differing in density and cross-linking.
For the sake of clarity, the preparations have specific characteristics, such as the densest preparations being used for deep locations such as cheekbone augmentation, while the less dense ones would be used for the correction of superficial wrinkles.
Problems with hyaluronic acid in the periocular area
Hyaluronic acid is a highly hydrophilic and viscous substance that provides all the components that aesthetic and health problems require.
This statement refers to its great water-binding capacity. However, it’s not all that beneficial. Care must be taken with the treatment and the type of acid used, since certain acids in very superficial areas can cause unwanted and very unsightly edema.
The success and guaranteed results of each treatment depend on the correct selection and application of the product for each area and patient, as this will vary depending on the characteristics of each case.
Below we show you an example of the types of treatments that can be found in the hyaluronic acid sector.
Treating the eye area with hyaluronic acid has become popular recently, as it can achieve very good results in the treatment of dark circles and incipient bags that are not suitable for surgery.
MAIN DRAWBACK: Applying hyaluronic acid in this area is complex and highly dependent on the injection technique. The product must be applied carefully and with deep precision, with the lower part of the orbicularis oculi muscle (and not subcutaneously) being the ideal location for this procedure.
However, complications may arise from improperly performed treatments in this area. These cases typically involve patients experiencing an abnormality in the treated area and developing edema, also known as water retention, after applying the product.
It can appear shortly after the injection or months afterward. The appearance is that of bags, but upon careful examination, one realizes that these are not typical fatty bags but rather fluid retention under the skin.
Hyaluronidase
Hyaluronidase, as a solution
Fortunately, there is a solution for these cases: Hyaluronidase . This product degrades hyaluronate, also known as the aqueous (hydrophilic) component of the treatment. It eliminates the fluid retained in the treated area, and its effect is evident within 24-48 hours.
Hyaluronidase is the only solution for these types of cases, since the hyaluronic acid retained in these areas can be extremely long-lasting and even difficult to remove if this type of alternative is not applied.
Hyaluronic acid is a safe substance that is unlikely to cause complications, but it can be quickly and easily degraded if unwanted effects occur.
If, on the other hand, you think that this alternative is not enough and you have swollen or droopy eyelids, perhaps the most optimal solution for you is eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty.
In that case, we recommend that you read the following post: What is Blepharoplasty?
