Juvederm: Q&A
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I had juvederm injection's last week but I have suspicions that they were fake, as my lips were bleeding really bad as she was pointing the shringe downward's and there was alot of blood, can you tell by the box it came in as it came in a white box with yellow on it with the word soft.
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Is My Juvederm Real?
Hi,
The answer to your question is that every syringe of Juvederm from Allergan comes in a sealed container. Inside there are four labels with the lot number and expiration date for that syringe of Juvederm. All of the forms of Juvederm available from Allergan come in purple boxes. There is a new size just announced but not released yet which is a 1cc syringe.
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Dr. Liu
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Juvederm
In my office I always use new syringes and always open them in front of patients so that they know that they are getting new and authentic product. I only use products obtained directly from the manufacturer to ensure quality. My juvederm comes in purple boxes.
Unfortunately patients may not realize that when pricing is low, the product may not be authentic. Please seek out your injector based on quality and not necessarily cost as you often get what you pay for.
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Fillers have characteristic packaging
You should always go to a very reputable physician for injection of dermal fillers. They will not inject suspect material ever. Juvederm comes in a purple box. Also if the cost was below market average then that may increase your suspicions.
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