If I'm Allergic to Juvederm, What Should I Do?

I've been suffering from pretty severe skin issues since getting a juvederm, severe enough that my primary doctor believes I'm experiencing both an allergic reaction and an infection. If I am in fact allergic to a filler, what will I have to do? I mean, I can't keep it in my face right? My skin symptoms are getting progressively worse. Sensitive reddening spreading and painful white spots appearing. Does that mean I need to get the filler removed or dissolved? Is that the only option?

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Allergic to Juvederm?

Allergies to Juvederm are very rare, but if you want to be sure you could have the Juvederm removed with Vitrase. See your injecting doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Possible allergy to juvederm

An actual allergy to juvederm is quite rare, but anything is possible. If this is the case, an experienced injector of hyaluronidase such as a dermatologist should dissolve all of the filler. An infection or immune reaction (granuloma) is more likely, and so antibiotics for 4-6 weeks may be required. May be worth getting a second opinion as well.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

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Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Allergy to Juvederm?

Your scenario sounds much more like an infection than an allergic reaction to Juvederm. I would urge you to take this up with the person who did the injection, both to make them aware of your situation and to have some questions answered. What is their diagnosis of the complication, and what do they recommend as the next step? Did they use the brand name Juvederm product? Was the syringe used on you freshly opened (and hopefully not partially used on you earlier then... more

Juvederm Allergy

True Allergies to Juvederm and other so called NASHA gel products (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) are exceedingly rare and the reason why no pre-testing for allergies needs to be undertaken when using these products like had to be done with older animal based products such as Zyderm/Zyplast. Juvederm should not be used in patients with known allergies to Gram + bacterial proteins and the XC (the kind with numbing) variant should not be used additionally in someone allergic to... more

Allergy vs infection after Juvederm injections

Allergies to Juvederm are rare. People who have allergies to Gram positive bacterial proteins or to lidocaine (in the case of Juvederm XC) should not use Juvederm. Whether this is an infection (I would be concerned that this is more likely) or an allergic reaction, you need to see a board certified dermatologist as soon as possible to have the filler dissolved and be properly treated for the reaction. I will agree with the other response here that you need to report this... more

Allergies to Juvederm

Allergies to fillers are extremely rare. I've never seen one in person and I've done thousands of Juvederm syringes. First, you need to report this to Allergan, the makers of Juvederm, at 1.800.433.8871 because they need to know and they will have specific answers and be able to assist you. If you are in fact allergic, yes, certain things need to happen. I would definitely have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase and begin taking some prescriptions that will help as well. But contact... more