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Allergic to Sulfa Drugs. Are Restylane and Juvederm Safe?
asked 1 year ago by Atlanta7704
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 415 times
Tags: allergy, safety
If Someone is Allergic to Sulfa Drugs, is Resylyne or Juvederm Safe?
20 answers to Allergic to Sulfa Drugs. Are Restylane and Juvederm Safe?
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OK to have Restylane and Juvederm with Sulfa allergy
I'm unaware of any limitation for having Restylane or Juvederm fillers with an allergy to sulfa. You can always contact the company clinical department and send them an e-mail asking if they have any data to the contrary.
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Hyaluronic acid fillers do not have sulfa in them
Dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane primarily consist of hyaluronic acid, a substance normally found in our skin. They rarely cause allergic reactions.
There is a warning in the safety information about people with multiple severe allergies not using either of the fillers as those who have multiple severe allergies may develop new ones to many new exposures. But if this is not the case, it should be safe for you to get hyaluronic acid injections.
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There does not appear to be any cross reactivity with Sulfa and the HA fillers.
There are remarkably few allergic reactions to the HA fillers. This have been one of the important aspects of these products. Yes the are rare allergic reactions to these products but much less frequent than what was seen with the Collagen fillers. Specifically, there is no evidence that those who have a sulfa allergies are at increase risk of also having an allergic reaction to the HA fillers.
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Patients with Sulfa allergies can have Restylane and Juvederm
If someone is allergic to Sulfa they do not have to avoid having Restylane or Sulfa allergies. These molecules do not cross react.
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Sulfa Allergy and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (Juvederm and Restylane)
Both Juvederm and Restylane are antigen-free synthetically derived hyaluronic acid based fillers. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is substance found abundantly in the human body, making up both intracellular and extracellular matrix. Therefore, allergy to HA is virtually impossible. Neither filler has any sulfa component in it.
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Fillers and sulfa allergy
I am not aware of a contraindication for Juvederm or Restylane injections if you have a sulfa allergy. These filler materials are made up of hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in your body. If you are still unsure, you may want to contact the companies to make you more comfortable.
Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers safe with sulfa allergy
You are good to be concerned about your sulfa drug allergy but there is no cross reactivity with any of the current fillers including Juvederm and Restylane.
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Allergy to Sulfa and fillers
There is no cross reactivity between fillers and sulfa. Fillers do not contain sulfa so this is not an issue.
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Allergy to Restylane
There is no cross-reactivity between Sulfa & Hyaluronic acid present in Restylane & Juvederm. Both are safe to use in cases of Sulfa allergy.
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Sulfa Allergy and Restylane and Juvederm Safety
Sulfa allergy does NOT impact the safe use of either Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm. Sulfa is a synthetic antibiotic widely used to treat urinary tract infections. It is COMPLETELY and structurally different from hyaluronic acid. Moreover, Hyaluronic acid, the building block of Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm is naturally found in our bodies (joints, eye gel) and is not associated with primary allergic reactions. As a result a sulfa or any other antibiotic allergy is NOT a...
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Sulfa Allergy-- No problem with Restylane or Juvederm
No known cross-reactivity with sulfa drugs is known with Hyaluronic Acid fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm. These fillers are remarkably safe, effective and allergic reactions are exceedingly rare.
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Restylane and Juvederm in Patient with Sulfa Allergy
I am not aware of any reason to avoid hyaluronic acids including Juvederm and Restylane in a patient allergic to sulfa drugs. Although this is a common alllergy I've never had a problem.
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Sulfa allergy is not a contraindication to hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm) treatment
Sulfa allergy is not a contraindication to hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm) treatment. I have never seen a complication related to sulfa allergy with these treatments.
Stephen Weber, M.D., Ph.D., Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Allergy
There is no sulfa in Restylane or Juvederm. So you should not have any problem being injected. Allergic reactions are rare with these products.
Thomas T. Nguyen, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Juverderm Allergy
Having a sulfa allergy is NOT a contraindication to Juvederm injections. Juvederm is Hyaluronic Acid based filler - Hyaluronic Acid is naturally found in your body and therefore very unlikely to become an allergen. It is extremely rare that anyone would have an allergic reaction to Juvederm.
Dr. Grant Stevens
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The Safety of Restylane or Juvederm and Antibiotic Allergies
Fortunately there have been no reported associations of allergies to either Restylane or Juvederm in patients who are allergic to any antibiotics. Both Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid which is a natural component of the skin. They are safe, easily absorbed and pose very little risk of allergic reaction. Injections can be relatively painless and will immediately reduce lines and wrinkles. Results typically last 12 or more months and in many cases can last for years...
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Allergy to sulfas and facial fillers
Atlanta,
No, there are no antibiotics currently present in either Restylane nor Juvederm. Both of these products consist of Hyaluronic acid and have very few if any allergens. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occuring material in your body. As of today there are no scientific papers showing a correlation between the use of either filler and a sulfa or antibiotic allergy.
Ernesto Hayn, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers and sulfa
As far as I know there is no interaction or relationship between these two things. I am allergic as well and have had both of these in my face without any problem.
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No Reaction to Restylane or Juvederm in Patients with Sulfa Allergies
Restylane and Juvederm do not contain sulfa and therefore your sulfa allergy is not a contraindication to having either product injected.
Michael McCracken, MD
Boulder Oculoplastic Surgeon
Boulder Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Neither Restylane® nor Juvéderm® have sulfa in them
Neither Restylane® nor Juvéderm® have sulfa in them.
Both Restylane® and Juvéderm® are made from very highly purified hyaluronic acid [HA], which is actually a kind of sugar. HA is found naturally in your skin, and is the substance which holds a lot of the water in your skin, making your skin springy and resilient.
The HA molecules in Restylane® and Juvéderm® are cross-linked to stabilize them, so that they will produce a long period of...
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Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
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