If your injector reuses your Juvederm syringe, ask how they prevent contamination

Juvederm - reuse the syringe for future injections?

I have had Juvederm injected in my horizontal forehead lines by a plastic surgeon in Dec. They said they used a half of the syringe and I could come back in 6 months for another set of injections with the remaining product in the syringe. I read on your forum this should not be done. Is this standard? In addition, I felt that the injection sites were too few and lumpy. Any suggestions or comments. Thank you

Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD
18 months ago
By Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Some injectors may elect to do this. This approach must be used with caution, as there is the potential risk for contamination and ultimately, infection.

If you and your injector elect to do so, you may want to ask them about this and the methods they use to help prevent such a problem.

Additionally, there is a "shelf life" to all injectables.

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