I Am Allergic to Penicillin is It Safe to Have Juvederm?

Yes, you can go ahead and get your Juvederm safely.  There is no cross-reaction between penicillin and juvederm, so people who are allergic to one, won't be allergic to the other.

 

All the best,

having a history of allergy to penicillin does not preclude your having either Juvederm or Restylane as these chemical structures do not cross react with the penicillin allergen molecule.

There is no contraindication to injecting juvederm in penicillin allergic patients.  You can safely undergo the procedure.  Good Luck

There is no penicillin in Juvederm. I have injected many patients who are similarly allergic without any adverse reactions.

Juvederm does not contain penicillin. Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid  So you should not have a allergic reaction to Juvederm.

There is presently no evidence supporting cross reactivity with Juvederm and Penicillin. Allergic reactions are rare with Juvederm.

It is absolutely safe to get Juvederm if you are allergic to Penicillin.  These chemical structures do not interact.  

Best, 

Dr. Mann

Juvederm and Penicillin are completely different chemical compounds. Juvederm is composed of a natural substance, hyaluron, of which the body is very familiar so it is not a drug. Penicillin is a synthetically-derived drug that is not natural to the body. For these reasons, there is no relationship between a Penicillin allergy and any risk of reaction from a Juvederm injectable treatment.

Hello and thank you for the question.

There is no known cross reactivity between Penecillin and Juvederm. You are safe to proceed with your Juvederm Treatment.

Best,

Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

If you have an allergy to penicillin it shoud have no impact on juvederm treatment..   Go aheadh and get the injections.