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Restylane

What it is: A dermal filler (cosmetic injection) made of hyaluronic acid and FDA approved for treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines and lip lines. 

Restylane results last longer in facial areas that experience less motion, but generally, Restylane lasts about six months. Restylane is manufactured by U.S. pharmaceutical company Medicis Aesthetics.

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How can I dissolve Restylane or Perlane injections above my lip?

I had restalyn perlane injections above upper lip. I have rosacea and chemically sens. Need advice to dissolve as face burns.

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July 10, 2008

Dissolving Restylane and Perlane is easy... but that may not solve your problem

Michael Sinclair, MD
Michael Sinclair, MD

Any filler that is made out of Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Hyalgan, etc) can be dissolved with an injection of Hyaluronidsase (off-label use of Hyaluronidase). Although this use is off-label (not FDA approved) it is well documented and widely used when needed.

However, I am not sure why having one of the above mentioned fillers injected would cause you to have a burning sensation in your face. I would suggest you go back to your doctor and make sure there is no other reason for you to have burning in your face. There may be other treatments for you that do not require you to have the filler dissolved.

Web reference: http://www.epilution.com/services/restylane.html
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July 8, 2008
D.J. Verret, MD
D.J. Verret, MD
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Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by D.J. Verret, MD

Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and others are composed of a compound called hyaluronic acid. Fortunately, there is an enzyme called hyaluronidase which can be injected to dissolve the hyaluronic acid. It may take 2 or 3 injections but generally the Restylane and Perlane can be completely dissolved without any long term problems.

Web reference: http://innovationsfps.com
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June 24, 2008

Wydase to dissolve Restylane

Richard P. Rand, MD
Richard P. Rand, MD
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Plastic Surgeon

Perlane, Restylane and Juvederm are all made of a naturally-occurring substance called "hyaluronic acid" (HA).  An enzyme called hylaruronidase can dissolve HA.  It is available as an injectable called "Wydase" and can be used to dissolve HA when needed.

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