Juvederm is derived from a bacterial source, streptococcus equi. Don't worry this is a harmless bacteria species to start off with. It is then broken down so the hyaluronic acid part is extracted out. (Back in 1965, I was extracting lipopolysaccharides from E. Coli a truly dangerous bacteria, but the extract... more
Where or what does Juvederm come from?
Where does the material in Juvederm come from? I heard that it's natural - what is it made from?
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8 answers to “Where or what does Juvederm come from?”A: From bacterial cultures
Juvederm is just one form of hyaluronic acid filler. Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in your body. Juvederm specifically is derived in the laboratory from bacterial cultures.
A: Juvederm is good stuff!
Juvederm is a filler that will soften fine lines and wrinkles. It is made of Hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a natural occuring component of your skin. 40% of your Dermis (the deep layer) is made from HA and the remainder is made from collagen. HA can be derived from other animals (roosters, pigs) but these forms... more
A: Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid
Juvederm is a dermal filler which is made of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, no prior allergy test is needed. The product is injected into (or below the dermis) to provide desired augmentation. Thanks for your question! Dr. Stephen Goldstein
A: Juvederm: A natural component of the skin.
Juvederm is a gel with a smooth consistency that is made of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your skin that adds volume and hydration, and is quite effective in correcting lines and grooves. The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm is generated by bacterial cultures and... more
A: Juvederm is hyaluronic acid
Juvederm is a syntetic hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar-water molecule that makes up the normal skin’s infrastructure, cushioning the collagen and providing support.
A: Juvederm is hyaluronic acid
Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus are non-animal derived hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Juvederm is produced from bacterial fermentation. Hyaluronic acid is identical across species, so no HA filler requires skin testing for allergy. Juvederm results last up to one year, as the filler is gradually... more
A: Juvederm
Juvederm is marketed in the US by Allergan. It is manufactured in France and is derived from Streptococcus bacteria. It is then highly purified. It is not derived in any way from cadaver or animal sources. Its main component is cross-linked hyaluronic acid and is molecularly identical to the hyaluronic acid... more
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7 Jul 2008
Juvederm is made from the activity of a bacteria called Streptococcus equi. The product is highly purified with not even a trace of bacteria left in the final product. The active ingredient in Juvederm is Hyaluronic Acid which is normally found in your skin in great quantities. In order to make the Juvederm last longer, it is "cross linked," which makes it thicker. This crosslinking might make the Juvederm cause an allergic reaction, but this is extremely rare (I only know of a single case of an allergic reaction to an injection of Hyaluronic Acid, and it was easily treated).
15 posts
13 Feb 2009
Juvederm is a synthetic form of Hyaluronic Acid - a substance that is part support structure of our skin. It is made in a lab through bacterial fermentation. It does not come from any animal sources.