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










138 posts
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.