Juvederm injections on feet to "walk on pillows"

Juvederm was supposed to be injected into the balls of the feet so that I could "walk on pillows". The injection was erroneously placed in a bulbous fashion just under my toes where the nerves are.

I was on crutches for 2 months unable to bear my weight. I've been in pain for 5 months walking, sitting or laying down. I am a dancer who was dancing 5 days a week and competing. I have not been able to dance or exercise and fear there may be permanent damage. Please help!

2 answers to “Juvederm injections on feet to "walk...”

A: April Fool's joke?

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

This question seems like an April Fool's joke. I have never heard of this application off label or not. However, if real I would advice corroboration between a podiatrist and a physician experienced in hyaluronidase, although that kind of means a physician whose made a lot of miscues. It would be rather easy... more

A: Juvederm Injections in the Feet? Don't Be a Heel

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi depressed dancer in STL, I am sorry to hear about your misfortune with Juvederm injections in your feet.  You may contact the Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety for guidance.   Not to put my foot in my mouth, but although injecting Juvederm in the feet and lips are both... more

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depressed dancer
3 posts
12 Apr 2009

i have suffered medical negligence, fear permanent damage and don't know whom to talk to regarding juvederm injection in the feet. please help.

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