Fake Juvederm?

asked 1 year ago by 242118anon in Deatsville, AL
Latest answer by Glenn Vallecillos, MD
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Tags: fake look, upper lip

About a week and half ago, I received Juvederm, or what I thought was Juviderm, injections in my upper lip at a local med spa. A few days later, I noticed that my left lip had a wrinkled appearance. Concerned, I did some research and learned that Juvederm comes prepackaged in a syringe. However, the doctor who did my injections drew the substance from a vile. In addition, he only charged me $150.00, which I thought was very low. Is it possible that I was given something other than Juvederm?

9 answers to Fake Juvederm?

Juvederm Injection

Juvederm only comes in prepacked syringes. Treatements with Juvederm typically cost much more than $150, in fact the product itself costs more than that. It is very unlikely you received an authentic injection. It is very important you be a wise consumer and check to make sure you are seeing a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon or other qualified Board Cerified professional that would not put your safetly at risk.

Lisa Kates, MD
Annapolis Dermatologist

Fake Fillers Exist, Beware

Absolutely, Juvederm comes in a prepackaged sterile syringe meant to be used on a single patient at a single session. There are no fillers in the US that come in a multi-use vial. Sculptra however (not a filler but a volumizer that works by stimulating your own collagen) does come in a vial but is not to be used in the lip. I suggest that you find a reputable board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to help you sort this out. Obtaining your medical record... more

Susan Van Dyke, MD
Paradise Valley Dermatologist

Trust only the real Juvederm

Juvederm is not drawn from a vial. Also the price was much too low. A fake Lacoste shirt may do no harm, but a fake filler can cause serious problems.

Robert Kasten, MD
Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon

Most likely not Juvederm

Juvederm comes in prepackaged syringes, so it is not drawn up into a vial. The treatments also cost much more than $150. This situation happens far too often, unfortunately. There are many non-licensed and deceptive injectors out there, so it is extremely important to do your homework. As someone else mentioned, if you suspect fake Juvederm, you may want to consider bringing this to the attention of your state medical board.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm

juvederm come prepackeged in syringes. There are lots of fake Botox, and Fillers on the market that have caused much harm to patients. Juvederm is much more expensive than $150. it is almost $850 What you had is not Juvederm, If you suspect FAKE JUVEDERM call your local MEDICAL BOARD AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE PUBLIC NEED TO BE PROTECTED.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Probably NOT Juvaderm

From what its sounds like, whatever you had injected was probably not Juvaderm at all. You are right in that it comes prepackaged in its own syringe, and that you are not supposed to use that syringe for anyone else except that patient. If it was drawn out of a vial, then it is hard to know what it was. I would find a board certified plastic surgeon the next time you go for a medical procedure ( injections included). That way you know you are getting someone who... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm may or may not have been the real stuff

Juvederm does come prepackaged in a syringe, but some physicians will separate it into other syringes if they are only using small amounts for specific purposes. Usually treating the lips will use up a whole .8 cc syringe or more, and it will cost a lot more than $150! So either he was using a very small amount of the real stuff, or using some fake stuff. Ask to see the original package next time, and make sure you're going to a reputable place - play it safe... more

Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm Injection

Hello and thank you for the question. I would be suspicious that the product injected into your lips was not Juvederm given that it was drawn from a vial and you were only charged $150. Juvederm comes pre-packaged from the manufacturer in a syringe. I recommend you follow up with your clinician and find out what the product injected into your lips was. Best, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.