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Does the Rule of One Syringe Per Client Apply to Radiesse Filler?

asked 1 year ago by Benjamin's New Nose in Los Angeles, California
Latest answer by Lawrence Kass, MD
Question viewed 513 times
Tags: nose, male

Are MA's allowed to use mixing hubs to make full syringes of radiesse from partial used syringes from other clients to then be used on you? I was at a highly reputable medspa today when I asked for my radiesse touch up on my nose. I thought I had a remaining 3/4 of a syringe, but the assistant let it slip that they don't save your original to use on you. I was injected by one of these partially used syringes, should that pose a concern to me? Was it ethical for him to want to charge me more $?

19 answers to Does the Rule of One Syringe Per Client Apply to Radiesse Filler?

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Sharing Radiesse

One syringe=One patient. Not much else to say. Sharing syringes of Radiesse between patients isn't ethical or advisable...and not reputable.
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

+2

Radiesse

The rule is one syringe per patient. To mix partial syringes for patient use is unethical and dangerous. Make certain your surgeon is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Dermatologist. I would also suggest that you find a new surgeon immediately!
Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Unused Radiesse

Unused Radiesse or any other filler should NEVER be shared between patients and should NEVER be saved.  This is certainly not a reputable place where you are going and you are putting your safety at considerable risk.  Please seek out a Board-certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon in the future who will put you safety first.
Lisa Kates, MD

Annapolis Dermatologist
+1

Unused filler

I am not going to address the question of ethics regarding the dollars. But a partially used filler should NEVER be used for a different patient
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
+1

Radiesse filler

One syringe per patient is the standard. There is no reason a syringe should be used on 2 different people. There is a risk of contamination, though small, which can cause infection.
Mike Majmundar, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

One Syringe- One person?

Radiesse is a filler which has many advantages.  One disadvantage is that it can not be saved or stored for future use for touch ups.  The product does not reliably store well and is not a recommended practice. In addition, one syringe should only be used for one patient is an absolute in any practice.  
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers Should Not Be Shared!

Ben, thanks for asking this question.  Because of the risk of transmissible diseases, such as Hepatitis and HIV, syringes of fillers-- Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, Restylane, etc-- should NEVER be shared or mixed with another persons.  This is completely inappropriate, unethical, and potentially harmful.  Always insure your care is being given by a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon, and beware of the many "Medi-spas" that are popping up everywhere.... more
Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Unethical use of Radiesse

This is highly unethical, and should never be done. I have a simple rule: one patient for each syringe. Sadly, I'm not surprised that this indeed happens. My advice to you is to stay far, far away from this medspa. This sounds like a very dangerous thing to do.
Ryan Greene, MD, PhD

Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Radiesse should never be shared

It is absolutely NOT recommended that you share syringes of any filler.  Once a syringe has been open, there is a risk of bacterial contamination, even if it is used on the same person again.  For this reason, we do not routinely save syringes for patients in our clinic.  If it has been used on other patients prior to you, there is an even higher risks for cross contamination, including HIV and hepatitis.  I would find a reputable board certified dermatologist or... more
Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Radiesse

Hello and thank you for the question. If what you are describing is accurate, this is highly unethical and potentially dangerous as it puts clients at risk for infectious transmission of disease. I recommend finding another source for your aesthetic needs. Best of luck, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
+1

Is it ok to Save Radiesse for the Next Treatment?

Hi Ben.  My jaw was hanging open as I read your question.  The words "reputable" and "used syringes" do not belong in the same description.   Radiesse syringes should only be used on one patient per syringe.  In addition, any product opened on one day should not be saved for another day.  Both of these issues bring up hazards for infection and contamination between and among patients.  This is a facility you should run as far and fast... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Unused Radiesse is to be discarded

I'm not sure I understand your comment about you having been injected by a partially used syringe. Are you sure that that is the case, that a medispa used residual filler in a syringe that resulted in a different person having been injected with the newly opened syringe prior to you? If that is the case, you should report the spa and the medical director will have to answer to this serious charge. You, nor any patient, should be subjected to a risk of cross-contamination. I also do... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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One syringe One Patient for Radiesse and all Fillers

It is never acceptable to use a syringe of any filler on more that one person.  It is never justifiable to "repackage" unused filler and inject into another individual.  I agree that it is unethical and would clearly find a different vendor and consider reporting this experience to the Board of Medical Practice.  Even if there is no practioner on site when the injections are being performed the procurement of the filler typically has to be purchased under a... more
Christopher Tolan, M.D.

Saint Paul Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Med Spa problems

It is illegal, unethical, and dangerous to use material from the same syringe on more than one patient. The risk of hepatitis and HIV infection is high. This is a perfect example of why you should always seek your medical care from a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with proper training and the ethical guidelines of medicine that are at a higher level than other businesses.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
+1

One Rule Syringe

The risk of cross-contamonation is not worth a couple 100's dollars. I would find a more reputable source for injections.   Dr Siegel
Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Radiesse Syringes Should Never be Shared

There is never a reason to use someone else's partially used Radiesse syringe on another patient. It is not safe and it is unethical.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Radiesse reuse

One syringe per use on one patient is the rule. There should not be partial use of syringes as this can cause risk for contamination, both of the product and to the patient.
Purvisha Patel, MD

Germantown Dermatologist
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Fillers

One syringe per patient. If any filler remains unused, it should be discarded. Never store, never reuse. Even for any other medications syringes are not reused, needles are not reused. If one needs a retoutch, a new syringe is used.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
+1

Syringes of Radiesse are best used on only one patient

Syringes of Radiesse are best used on only one patient. While the chance of bacterial contamination is small it is not justified in treating different patients.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

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