Hyaluronidase Availability in Emergency Rooms: A State-Wide Analysis

Hyaluronic acid filler injection is generally regarded a safe procedure. However, serious ischemic complications do exist, notably blindness and skin necrosis. Hyaluronidase is an enzymatic reversal agent for hyaluronic acid fillers; it is used to treat acute ischemic complications. Unfortunately, many barriers exist for injector sites to stock hyaluronidase, including price, short shelf-life, and complacency given the low incidence of ischemic complications. As a result, emergency rooms (ERs) are often expected to be a safety net in cases when injectors encounter an ischemic complication but have inadequate supplies of hyaluronidase to address complications.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Source Type: research