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Is it safe to use Voluma if the expiration date is expired?

  • 6387
  • Brentwood, CA
  • 1 year ago

Doctor Answers 6

November 26th, 2016

Expired Voluma

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Expiration dates are there for a reason so, no. Do not use Voluma if it is past the expiration date. 

Kindly,

Kouros Azar

Learn more: http://www.azarplasticsurgery.com/non-surgical/juvederm.cfm

Kouros Azar, MD


Thousand Oaks Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 38 reviews

June 4th, 2016

Voluma

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Expired fillers should not be used!  Always seek treatment from a qualified professional.  Good luck!
Jennifer Trent, MD, FAAD

Jennifer Trent, MD, FAAD
Sarasota Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews

April 20th, 2016

Using Voluma after expiration

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No dermal filler especially Voluma should be used after the expiration date.

The procedure requires advanced injection technique. It should be performed by an expert and experienced physician injector. Such an injector would be able to utilize the product regularly enough that expired product is never a consideration.

Consult with 3 experienced and expert physician injectors to understand your options.

Learn more: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/voluma-west-palm-beach.html

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 56 reviews

April 6th, 2016

Curious

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Juvederm Voluma is very popular.  It is curious that "expired" Juvederm Voluma is being offered.
Best to stay safe and not use it.
Keith Denkler, MD

Keith Denkler, MD
Marin Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 20 reviews

April 5th, 2016

Expiration and Fillers

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It is not a good idea to use fillers that have expired.  Please see your physician for an eaaluation for what is best moving forward. Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 207 reviews

April 4th, 2016

Is it safe to use Voluma if the expiration date is expired?

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Hello 6387,

It is never recommended to inject or use an expired product.  Having said that, there are many products that expire in the United States and are then shipped to third world markets for use.  Any implant or injectable product needs to come with an expiration date.  Whether that expired product is injected is a decision between the patient and the injector, but I would not recommend it.  

I hope this helps and good luck.  

Learn more: http://www.DrGuyFacialPlastics.com/fillers

William Marshall Guy, MD

William Marshall Guy, MD
The Woodlands Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

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