Rationale and Guidelines for the Use of Hyaluronidase: A Practical Guide for Complications Caused by Hyaluronic Acid

The use of enzyme hyaluronidase to treat the complications of different brands of hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers is increasing in the same proportion as the number of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. Guidelines for diagnosing and treating complications remain controversial and are primarily based on anecdotal reports and small case series. We proposed approaching HA-related complications based on our clinical research and observations of treating more than 200 patients and providing a practical guide for the thoughtful use of hyaluronidase according to adverse events. Standardization of hyaluronidase dose and concentration is beneficial for better outcomes and future comparative analyses of the results of this treatment worldwide. The use of hyaluronidase is increasing for the reversal of the clinical manifestations of complications caused by HA fillers, although a consensus is lacking. We propose using different doses and concentrations of hyaluronidase to focus on selected anatomic areas considering properties of the product and pathogenesis of each complication.