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What Do I Do with This Syringe of Juvederm?

asked 1 year ago by yasmineloren in Montreal
Latest answer by B. Aviva Preminger, MD
Question viewed 419 times
Tags: doctor, legal

A plastic surgeon injected my top lip with Juvederm a month ago. He only used .3 of the CC. I went back for more yesterday but the doctor refused to do it and GAVE me the syringe. So now I don't know what to do with this CC. I have called numerous doctors and they all said they wouldn't do it, and that what this doctor did is ILLEGAL. I paid 700$ for this CC and i dont want to waste it, where can I find someone to inject me? My friends are offering to do it for me but I dont trust them. Help!

22 answers to What Do I Do with This Syringe of Juvederm?

+2

Unused Juvederm

I do not save any unused filler in my practice as I can not absolutely guarantee to my patients that if we stored it it was their product. What if there was a clerical error and the wrong one was injected into the wrong patient. There is no reason to provide such risk for an elective cosmetic procedure.  What if there had been an electric outage without the doctor knowing for a whole weekend and the partially used syringe stored in the refrigerator warmed up. That might increase the... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
+2

Can SOMEONE Inject me with an opened, one month old, partially used Juvederm Syringe

Regarding: "What Do I Do with This Syringe of Juvederm? A plastic surgeon injected my top lip with Juvederm a month ago. He only used .3 of the CC. I went back for more yesterday but the doctor refused to do it and GAVE me the syringe. So now I don't know what to do with this CC. I have called numerous doctors and they all said they wouldn't do it, and that what this doctor did is ILLEGAL. I paid 700$ for this CC and i dont want to waste it, where can I find someone to... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
+2

Left over Juvederm

I totally don't understand this question.  Unless there is something you did to really spook the doctor from wanting to care for you anymore, there are always places on the face (ie nasolabial folds) where you can park the left over Juvederm.  Now, all I can suggest is that you dispose of the syringe in the trash. Are you sure this was a real plastic surgeon??
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+2

Best not take a chance on a partially used syringe

1. How do you know that this is the syringe that was used on you? If there was a mixup and you got someone else's syringe, you could be exposed to some serious diseases. 2. Even if it was your syringe, what conditions was it stored under? Sterile? Refrigerated? If conditions were inappropriate, the syringe could be contaminated. I would not take a chance, if I were you. Throw out the partially used syringe.
Kevin C. Smith, MD

Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Get rid of it!

THROW IT OUT! Don't think of the money that you have lost, but rather all the aggravation and potential complications that you have spared yourself!  That syringe is old and could be contaminated, and no reputable physician would inject you with it at this point.  You should not even have it.  It is also medical waste and is considered a "sharp."  I would take it back to the person who injected it initially and ask his office to at least dispose of it... more
B. Aviva Preminger, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Don't do it!

Do not inject nor let your friends inject the Juvederm! I would highly recommend trying to find a board certified plastic surgeon to inject the left over filler. They may charge you a fee but this is definitely something that you would want to pay for. It may be difficult to find a doctor to help you but keep trying.
Leo Lapuerta, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
+1

Juvederm

Do not inject the Juvederm as it is not safe. Seek out a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to perform your next injection.
Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Discard unused Juvederm syringe that was given you by your physician's office

From all the answers written, you have the clear consensus of what to do. This remaining Juvederm must not be used and has to be discarded. The risks on mulitple levels are not worth it such as contamination of the syringe with bacteria or even mislabeleing given the way this situation was handled. It is extremely unfortunate that you spent so much and were treated this way. In the future, seek out a reputable board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist experienced in injectables. more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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You must throw away the Juvederm syringe your doctor handed you-BUT NOT IN THE REGULAR TRASH!

I have never heard of such (unethical?) behavior like you describe, of a physician handing a patient a partially used syringe. It is extremely appropriate at times to NOT use a full syringe, unlike what I have seen many physicians try to state here in answers to other questions. It's never appropriate to force usage of the full syringe. There is controversy over whether it is ok to save unused filler for use at a later date. The more conservative, safer approach is never to save... more
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

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Reusing a Juvederm syringe is not good practice!

Absolutely do not have your friends inject a used juvederm syringe. I am surprised that any physician would give you a syringe to take out of the office setting and under the pretext of using at a later date. Juvederm is injected specifically by a trained physician and we have hundreds of patients we treat and experience behind us. You will need to take the syringe back to a physician's office or a lab where it may be properly disposed of without risk into a hazardous needle... more
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

michaelelammd.com

+1

Use of Juverderm syringe multiple times

Once any filler is opened it must be used at that time.  Later use of  previously partially injected filler can introduce bacterial contamination into the injection site and cause skin problems.  Unfortunately, you will just have to write the cost of that Juvederm off.  All the best, Dr. Vartanian.
A. John Vartanian, MD

Glendale Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

What to do with a partially used syringe of Restylane - throw it out

A partially used syringe may have bacteria growing in it, and should not be used anymore. Please do not have your friends inject it.  Only doctors with proper training and experience in filler injections should do the injecting.  If filler gets into a blood vessel, it can cause blockage of that vessel and necrosis of the skin, which would result in an ugly scar or worse.  Filler injected into blood vessels that supply the eyes can cause blindness. In addition, if... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Residual Juvederm

Unfortunately,  the residual Juvederm should be discarded. I know you are frustrated about waisting $700, but  you will spend far more  if an inflammatory reaction secondary to spoiled Juvederm or an infection occurs. You will not find a responsible physician to inject that material.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Dilemma: Previously used Juvederm syringe

Safety is of the utmost importance!  Safely discard the used syringe.  The risk of infection is too high.
Kenneth W. Neal, MD

Arlington Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Discard Juvederm

This sounds like a miscommunication and I think you should discard the syringe.  It is not worth the potential risk.
Jeff Scott, MD

Everett Plastic Surgeon
+1

Discarded syringes of Juvederm should not be injected into the face

Discarded syringes of Juvederm should not be injected into the face. There is an unknown possiblity of contamination or production of bacteria and in either case this could be dangerous to one's health.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
+1

No one reputable will touch this syringe

To inject you would be to accept responsibility for this opened and potentially contaminated material. If you needed so little, why did he not use the 0.4cc Juvederm syringe? Most people have no problem using a full syringe of Juvederm however (even the earlobes are a good place, rather than waste it). I am afraid you will have to take the loss.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
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Reusing a Juvederm Syringe

The good news is my office is only 90 minutes from Montreal and I would be happy to inject you. The bad news is that it would not be safe to reuse that syringe of Juvederm for all of the reasons given below. However, I rarely use only 0.3 cc of Juvederm for an upper lip as there is almost always a good place to use the remainder of the syringe. We also only charge $600 for a full sized Juvederm syringe (in US$ with no taxes) so there is a significant savings by coming to the US for your... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

+1

Do Not Use Juvaderm Syringe That Has Been Used Previously

Each Juvaderm vial is designed for a one patient - one time use.  It is not designed to be kept around for a patient to use later.  There is no way to maintain its sterility once it has been opened.  I would throw the syringe you were given away and start again.  I hope this helps.
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
+1

Juvederm and syringe

Keeping Juvederm syringes after use is a problem.  There is always a small risk that it can cause an infection  or be used on the wrong person. He should not be giving you the syringe as well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Juvederm

SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY. How do you know that this syringe is the one that was used on you? Throw away the syringe with the remaining Juvederm. The doctor should have not given you the remaining Juvederm. No body is going to use it on you.Standards of care dictates that. Find another good Doctor.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm Syringe

What you experienced was atypical to say the least.  The average patient in my practice who requests Juvederm will receive at least 0.8 mL.  Since other Doctors cannot responsibly inject a filler that they did not personally open, you have no option but to discard the left over product.  Very sorry.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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