Juvederm - reuse the syringe for future injections?

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A: Poor practice to reuse syringe

By Harold J. Kaplan, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Because Juvederm (as is true with all cosmetic dermal fillers) is a sterile product, it is very poor practice to store unused product for future use six months later. Not only is this discouraged by the manufacturer, it is generally considered unnacceptable to ever store product even for a short time. Doing so... more

A: Open Juvederm syringe should be discarded.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi. 1) Botox is best treatment for horizontal forehead lines, not Juvederm. 2) Open Juvederm syringe should not be saved, because of risk of infection. 3) Lumps are due to bad technique.

A: Do not recommend reusing Juvederm syringe

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

While your plastic surgeon may be looking out for your economic health, this is not a good idea for your medical health. Once the syringes are opened they can be subject to bacterial contamination. The sterility of hyaluronic acid products once they are opened has not been studied. This was looked at... more

A: Saving Juvederm filler syringes is not our practice

By Tammy Wu, MD - Modesto Plastic Surgeon

The manufacturer of Juvederm (Allergan) and other fillers do not recommend saving syringes. It is sometimes tempting to want to save a syringe to see what the outcome looks like after the swelling goes down (about 1-2 weeks); however, the risk of infection is present. We do not save syringes as a policy to... more

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

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... more

A: Discard Old Filler Syringes

By Arnold W. Klein, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologist

It is not suggested that half used syringes of any filler product be reused at a later date. Many physicians who attempt to save money for their patients, will label and save half-used syringes for use at a future appointment. It is not recommended that this be done for a variety of reasons, but primarily you... more

A: Re-using Juvederm and Restylane syringes

By Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Both Restylane and Juvederm manufacturers do not recommend re-using syringes for future treatments. Some physicians re-use the syringes after use for the next several months. It is one of the off-label uses of these products. Off-label treatments, while not FDA approved for a particular indication, are used... more