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Are Doctors Paid to Recommend Juvederm?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 3,968 times
Tags: doctor, ethics

When it comes to cosmetic injections, doctors usually recommend the same products - Juvederm, Restylane, etc. Are doctors paid to recommend certain products and if not, why are these better than some of the other injectables out there?

20 answers to Are Doctors Paid to Recommend Juvederm?

The HA's can give very nice results, are long lasting but are temporary.

Juvederm and Restylane are a type of substance known as hyaluronic acid (HA). They are very nice dermal fillers as they can be soft and last a while, but not too long. Remember, you will continue to age and your face will undergo changes. It is nice to not have a product that may be permanent and not 'age' appropriately with your face. A very important factor to achieve a nice result with a filler is, of course, your injector.

Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Replenish your supply of hyaluronic acid

Juvederm is composed of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar. While it is found in our skin and helps provides form and structure, it is lost as a part of the normal aging process. The result is a progressive loss of both the turgor and structure of our skin as this water-loving compound diminishes. Replacing hyaluronic acid by Juvederm injections is one of the most powerful ways in which to address facial aging with little to no downtime.

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Paid Endorsement Not Happening

Physicians are typically not compensated for their endorsement of a product. Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic acids, and therefore they have more flexibility than broader molecules like artefill or radiesse. When patients receive a treatment that they like, they will return. Happy return business means a profitable practice in the long term.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

Juvederm

Doctors get paid by patients when they do a good job of injecting a reliable filler and the patient returns because they have confidence they can repeat the performance. Doctors recommend what they have faith will deliver a result that is desired.

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
San Francisco Dermatologic Surgeon

www.elitemdspa.com

Why Juvederm and Restylane are so popular

Juvederm and Restylane are popular for a variety of reasons. Firstly, Restylane was one of the first products to be introduced to compete with collagen. Injectable collagen is from an animal source and requires allergy testing because there is a significant risk of allergic reaction. Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers which is a naturally occuring substance in the body, a carbohydrate with a low risk of allergic reaction, which decreases as we age. Juvederm and Resylane... more

Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist

One of the most popular fillers - Juvederm

The “next generation” of non-invasive skin smoothing procedures is the dermal filler Juvederm. Created by Allergan Inc., Juvederm has a special formulation which differentiates it from all other dermal fillers on the market, part of which is a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid than any other fillers. Juvederm is non-animal-based, and because it has a smoother consistency, it causes even milder discomfort than most other fillers. When this smooth gel... more

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and Juvederm are among the safest fillers.

The reason Juvederm and Restylane are the most commonly talked about and most commonly used fillers is that they are among the safest, and have a long track record with good quality results (ONLY in the hands of well-trained, artistic, conservative injectors). Ideally one should pursue treatment with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to protect the chances of a safe and good result.

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

Juvederm: Best All-Around Player in the Filler Game

As physicians, we want to give our patients both performance and value with the least risk possible. This is because when you are happy, we are happy! Juvederm has become my favorite after having worked with Collagen, Sculptra, Radiesse, Artefill, Artecoll, Captique, Hylaform, etc. So the big question is why? There is no perfect product on the market, but the long lasting form of Juvederm with local anesthetic premixed (JUVEDERM XC Ultra Plus) offers the best combination of the... more

Kirk A. Churukian, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

Juviderm works well

Juviderm is recommended by numerous doctors simply because it works so well as a soft tissue filler! Juviderm (and its cousins Perlane and Restylane) are biological substances that are soft, clear, easy to inject, and well tolerated. As biologic injectables, they are easily integrated into the body's tissues and don't act or feel like foreign substances. Other injectables may be longer lasting, but can shift with time, become lumpy, or can be seen and felt -... more

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm and Restylane are both Hyaluronic Acid fillers

It sounds like you are asking "why doctors recommend Juvederm and Restylane so much". It may be that you have often heard these two fillers mentioned together because they are both hyaluronic acid fillers and thus have very similar uses. Unlike Radiesse, Sculptra , or Artefil which are NOT hyaluronic acids but are composed of a different material. When consulting with your provider, they should be suggesting a filler based on the location that you want injected, the... more

Dan Mills, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Best Facial Fillers - Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse

In Jacksonville, our patients benefit from one or two of the three most common soft tissue fillers for the face. We typically use restylane, juvederm, and radiesse in order to fill the lips, nasolabial folds, hollowness of the lower eyelids, the cheeks, and several other applications. You should note that each type of filler has its indications and some work better in particular areas. Most doctors do not get paid to use the products from the company. Juvederm is used simply because of... more

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm is an excellent and versatile dermal filler

Juvederm is an excellent hyaluronic acid based injectable that can be used effectively for facial contouring. Juvederm is commonly used around the lips, the smile lines, the marionette lines, under deep wrinkles, under deep scars, and even under the area of the eye. In our practice, we like to use Juvederm and because of its smooth application and its longevity. This allows us to treat areas that may have thin skin or areas that may be a challenge using other fillers and to give... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Fillers of choice

I think that doctors use the products that they get the best results with and that cause the least amount of complications. The hyaluronic acid products are excellent products. Doctors are not ususlly paid to use them.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm is highly recommended

Doctors are not paid to recommend Juvederm. It is recommended because it is safe, effective, has very little downtime, is easy to use and administer and results are consistently excellent.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Go with filler that your physician injector is most comfortable with

Juvederm, Restylane, Evolence, Radiesse, and Sculptra are all excellent fillers. However, it is important that you communicate with your physician injector and understand which particular fillers he or she is most comfortable with to get the best cosmetic outcome. Each filler has its own feel and subtleties and you should not encourage your physician injector to go beyond his or her comfort zone.

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Filler Preferences

As seen by the many responses, the reasons vary from injector to injector. Besides the most important and basic reasons (ex: FDA status, type of product) mostly, it is personal preference based upon familiarity. In our practice, we prefer Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane, and Radiesse. All products have a superior profile. In particular, Medicis (Restylane/Perlane) offer a variety of syringe sizes and promotional rebates that benefit the patient. Location of the treatment also will dictate... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse are very good products.

Hi. In New York, we recommend Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse because they are great products, but it is important to understand that they are not interchangeable. Each one is good to correct a different problem in the face.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I recommend treatments that are safe and effective

There are many different kinds of fillers, and which one I recommend depends on what my patient wants to treat. I use fillers that give a natural looking result, are FDA-approved, and have an excellent safety profile. Juvederm is just one of the fillers I like, because it is soft and natural looking and I can use it to treat both fine wrinkles and deeper wrinkles. However, I do use several types of fillers in my practice, and I choose a filler based on the patient's needs. Sometimes I... more

Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Doctors tend to recommend effective, FDA-approved products

Doctors recommend the brands they typically have good experience with, that are FDA approved, and that will achieve your goals and are right for your muscle and bone structure. The same doctors who recommend Juvederm may also recommend Restylane, Perlane, Prevelle Plus or other hyaluronic acid fillers, as well as recommending Juvederm.