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
Juvederm - reuse the syringe for future injections?
I have had Juvederm injected in my horizontal forehead lines by a plastic surgeon in Dec. They said they used a half of the syringe and I could come back in 6 months for another set of injections with the remaining product in the syringe.
I read on your forum this should not be done. Is this standard? In addition, I felt that the injection sites were too few and lumpy. Any suggestions or comments. Thank you
4 answers to “Juvederm - reuse the syringe for...”
A: If your injector reuses your Juvederm syringe, ask how they prevent contamination
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
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
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
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