Dr Ben Taylor-Davies discusses the use of hyaluronidase in medical aesthetics and the main considerations for practitioners
Hyaluronidase is a prescription-only medicine widely used in aesthetic medical practice for a variety of indications.1 Hyaluronidase is utilised by clinicians in the dissolution and dispersal of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, both electively and in an emergency setting.1 Hyaluronidase can also be used in the management of complications arising from non-HA fillers as well as in the management of oedema and heamatomas.2 Despite its use, there is concern about allergy to hyaluronidase, and certain myths prevail within medical aesthetics regarding this.
It is important that in medical aesthetics, practitioners understand the background and science of hyaluronidase, its application in clinical practice and the risks associated with its use including allergy and directions for administration.
Background and science of hyaluronidase
Hyaluronidase is a soluble protein that functions as an enzyme. In the UK, it is only available as a prescription medicine.3 It is used within medical aesthetics for both elective and emergency…
