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Is Juvederm Safe?

asked 3 years ago by PrissyMissy in Holland, Texas
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 8,434 times
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I want to get Juvederm injections for the laugh lines around my mouth. Is Juvederm safe? What should I know about the safety of Juvederm?

14 answers to Is Juvederm Safe?

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Is Juvederm Safe?

Yes, Juvederm like the other fillers marketed here in the US have been proven safe and effective. Juvederm or Perlane are the fillers of choice for us to fill in the nasolabial folds. You can always go online and read all the safety information at the Juvederm web site.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Juvederm is a safe product

Juvederm is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid that has a proven track record of safety. I've been using Juvederm successfully in my private practice for a few years, and my patients are very satisfied with their results. I suggest you set a consultation appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your options and concerns. Your physician should be well versed in the benefits AND potential complications associated with Juvederm. Best of luck!
Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is safe

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of second layer of your skin, the dermis. It can actually hold 1000x it's own weight in water and is excellent at volumizing the skin. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm Ultra, and Juvederm Ultra Plus have been used widely and safely for many years. While skin and allergy reactions rarely occure, the most common complications are pain, brusing, asymmetry, and possible lumpiness or bluish... more
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Juvederm safety

The safety profile of Juvederm is very high, especially for areas like the nasolabial folds (smile lines). It is used very widely. It is on of a class of hyaluronic acid fillers, which are in my opinion the safest of the temporary fillers. Juvederm occasionally causes swelling or bruising in some patients. Your doctor can give you a complete list of potential complications from this filler. This can usually be avoided by certain techniques. Usually we advise first-time Juvederm... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm a very safe product

Juvederm, like Restylane, is a dermal filler made of a natural compound called hyaluronic acid (HA). It is a versatile and safe filler, and because the percentage of allergic reactions is so low it does not require a skin test. In the rare event that the results are not what is desired, there is an enzyme that can be injected to dissolve it.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is Safe: Here's What to Watch For

Yes, it's safe, as mentioned in many of these answers. Juvederm is a gel made from a non-animal, cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA), which is found naturally in your body, so in general, it's very safe for most people. Who should NOT get Juvederm: 1) Patients who have severe allergies. This means you have a history of anaphylaxis or multiple SEVERE allergies. Hay fever or mild allergies do not pose a problem. 2) Patients with a history of... more
Daniel Yamini, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and safety

Juverderm is a filler that is made of a substance that is naturally occuring in our own body. Like any other filler you want to be treated by an injector who is experienced in the use of the product and other fillers as well. Juvederm is a very soft and easy to use filler with a good safety record.
Ben J. Tittle, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is safe in the right hands and environment

When prescribed by a properly qualified and trained doctor and injected in an appropriate medical setting, Juvederm dermal fillers have proven to be extremely safe.
Roger A. Dailey, MD

Portland Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Few in general, depends on the user

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler that proven to be safe over the last few years. Like any other procedure it requires an informed consent explaining all the side effects that you might have from the injection. From a manufacturer stand point, they talk about some mild and temporary effects including redness,swelling and firmness at the injection site. I strongly believe that Juvederm potential side effects could be related to the user. Injection of a large amount in the wrong area... more
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm injections are safe

Juvederm injection is one of the safest procedures in cosmetic facial surgery, especially for the FDA-approved indication of lines around the mouth. That being said, the most important issue for you as a patient, is the training, experience, and the credentials of the doctor injecting it. Do your homework prior to injections. Your doctor will also educate you about the safety profile, risks and benefits of the procedure.
Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is quite safe.

Juvederm and other hyaluronic acid fillers have a proven record of safety. When it comes to filler injections, it is more important to have a trained and qualified injector not only to avoid complications but to address them if they arise. Juvederm can occasionally develop a temporary lumpiness that can be massaged out. Hard knots (granulomas) or allergic-type reactions are rare with Juvederm. You should expect some bruising following the injections (goes away after 7-10 days). If you... more
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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Juvederm is safe

Juvederm is a sterile, colorless gel made of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. That means that it does not come from an animal so there is little risk of allergy. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in all living things, which holds water and plumps up the skin when injected. It is injected into the skin with a small needle and is FDA approved for use in the United States to correct facial lines, wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth. Injections into any other... more
Jordana Gilman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Yes

Juvederm is made from a natural skin substance called hyaluronic acid. It has been used in the US for 5 years and was used in Europe and Canada for years before that. The advantage of Juvederm is that it is soft and gives a very natural result. Around the mouth it usually lasts about 6-9 months. If for some reason you are unhappy with the treatment (or part of the treatment) it can be reversed with a simple injection that dissolves the Juvederm. It is important to remember that... more
Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is very safe

Juvederm is a very safe product. It is a hyaluronic acid derived product. Hyaluronic acid is a common protein that is found in your skin.  It is non animal-derived so the risk of an allergic reaction is extremely low.  It is a great product that can last anywhere from 6-12 months.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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