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What is the Likelihood of an Allergic Reaction to Juvederm if I Had a Reaction to Botox?
asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 299 times
Tags: allergy, comparison, ingredient, safety, statistics
What is the difference between Juvederm and Botox? Are the ingredients for Juvederm safer than Botox?
16 answers to What is the Likelihood of an Allergic Reaction to Juvederm if I Had a Reaction to Botox?
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Likelihood of an allergic reaction to Juvederm after a Botox reaction?
The chance of an allergic reaction to Juvederm is quite rare and would not be increased by a reaction to Botox which is a neurotoxin and as such completely unrelated to Juvederm which is a hyaluronic acid based product.
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No cross reactivity between Botox and Juvederm
The two products are unrelated and there is no reason to expect any untoward reaction from Botox to be predictive of one with Juvederm.
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Botox and juvederm do not share chemical structure
Allergies to Botox and Juvederm, and Restylane, are extremely rare. If you had a reaction, it might be a different type of reaction other than allergy. The botox molecule and the hyaluronic acid molecule in Juvederm are completely different, so even if you were allergic to one, you shouldn't be allergic to the other.
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What is the Likelihood of an Allergic Reaction to Juvederm if I Had a Reaction to Botox?
I would say that your chances of having an allergic reaction to juvederm are slim to none.
Recent studies have show no reported allergies to this product, and I have not see a true allergy to this product.
Best,
Dr. Malouf
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Allergies to both BOTOX and Juvederm are rare.
Assuming that you in fact had an actual allergy to BOTOX, the likelihood of you also having an allergy to Juevederm is very low but not zero. If you are concerned about this, I recommend that you have your cosmetic surgeon apply a test injection of Juvederm somewhere inconspicuous like the arm. If you have no reaction to the injection after 10 days then it is improbable you will have an issue with the product. Just remember that allergies can develop anytime. So if...
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Allergic reaction to Botox and Juvederm
These are completely different substances. A reaction to one will not predict a reaction to the other. True allergic reactions to either are very rare!
Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Juvederm is safe if you have a Botox allergy
Botox and juvederm are completely different products and therefore have no cross reactivity. Botox works by decreasing muscle contraction in the treated area while Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler that fills in lines and wrinkles. The only similarity is that the two products are made by the company, Allergan. You should have no problem with Juvederm treatment!
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Botox and juvederm not at all the same
Botox and Juvederm are not at all the same so a cross reaction would be unlikely unless there is something in common to both such as a preservative etc.. that I am unaware of. You could ask Allergan that before injecting. Without knowing the nature of your "allergic reaction" the only other thing that I can think of that could be common to both is an allergy to something that the doctor uses on your face prior to injection. Make sure you discuss this with your doctor. I have seen...
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Botox and juvederm
They are totally different products. they work differently, one blocking function, and one filling in the wrinkles. reactions to either are very uncommon, and having an issue with one should not indicate a reaction to the other.
Rick Rosen, MD
Norwalk Plastic Surgeon
Norwalk Plastic Surgeon
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No Cross-Reactivity with Botox and Juvederm
Having had a reaction to Botox does not put you at increased risk with Juvederm. The two are completely unrelated and do not have cross-reactivity.
Mark Lucarelli, MD, FACS
Madison, WI
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Allergic
Allergic reactions to Botox are rare, Botox and Juviderm are only related because they are made by the same company. You could ask Allergan if there is common carrier in the mix
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Botox
Botox and Juvederm are totally different. NO CROSS REACTIVITY.
.iscuss these issues ahead of time with your surgeon or dermatologist. The injector MUST be a DOCTOR
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Botox vs. Juvederm...
Highly unlikely seeing how Botox relaxes muscle activity and is an onabotulinum toxin type A (neurotoxin) and Juvederm is a filler made of hyaluronic acid. The only commonality between these 2 product are that they are both made by Allergan.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Dr. Grant Stevens
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Allergic reactions to BOTOX® are almost unheard of.
1. Allergic reactions to BOTOX® [or other fomulations of BTX-A including Dysport® and XEOMIN®] are almost unheard of, so without knowing the facts of your case I'd say it is unlikely that you had a true "allergic reaction". The reason why true allergic reactions to BOTOX® are almost unheard of is that there are only several trillionths of a gram of BTX-A and much less than 1 mg of human serum albumin in a BOTOX® injection.
2. The components of BOTOX®...
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Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox and Juvederm are entirely different products
Botox is used to relax lines on the face via the use of a toxin to weaken facial muscles.
Juvederm is used to refill the face and improve the volume loss that takes place over one's life. This is accomplished using the spongy material within the skin that acts as scaffolding, hyaluronic acid.
They are entirely different products and I would not expect any cross-reactivity.
Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox and Juvederm are Different
Botox is onabotulinum toxin type A (a form of neurotoxin) and Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid ( a form of tissue glue found throughout the body). These are chemically dissimilar, achieve different effects, and are used for different purposes. There should be no cross antigenicity between these products, which are both made by Allergan.
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