Use of hyaluronidase in plastic surgery: A review

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Use of hyaluronidase in plastic surgery: A review Via Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Apr 22:S1748-6815(21)00229-1. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.03.125. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Hyaluronidase is a family of enzymes that degrade hyaluronic acid (HA). It is found to increase vascular permeability and temporarily disrupt the extracellular matrix, promoting diffusion of substances through tissues. Alongside its applications in ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology, musculoskeletal medicine, radiology and drug and fluid administration, hyaluronidase has a number of roles in the field of plastic surgery. The popularity of HA fillers in recent years has led to an increase in the usage of hyaluronidase in the treatment of filler-related complications. The purpose of this article is to review the current and future uses of hyaluronidase within the field of plastic surgery. Hyaluronidase is used as an adjunct to local anaesthetics in skin infiltration, skin graft harvesting, tumescent an algesia, managing complications of dermal fillers, treatment of extravasation injury, prevention and management of oedema, treatment of ganglion and management of scars. However, it has some limitations. Hyaluronidase is known to interact with a number of common medications. Several case reports also highlight the risk of allergic reaction to the substance. Although rare and usually mild, hyaluronidase has the potential to cause anaphylaxis. Other adverse effects include bruising and swelling. Overall, hyaluronidase appears to be a very safe, cheap and effective medication for a variety of uses in the field of plastic surgery and beyond. PMID:34024740 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2021.03.125 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.