How to test if you're allergic to Juvederm Voluma?

Dear Amandiney,Thank you for your question. If you didn't have an allergic reaction to Ultra Plus then you shouldn't have a reaction to Voluma. But if you really wanted to check, I would suggest using a small sample on your arm and waiting two weeks to see how you react. Allergic reaction to dermal fillers is very rare. Best regards,Nima Shemirani

IF you wanted to test you could  inject a small amount to your arm and wait 1-3 weeks.  Typically there is no reason to do skin tests with hyaluronic acid gel fillers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hi and thanks for your question. Voluma and Juvederm Ultra Plus are both made from hyaluronic acid. If you are not allergic to Ultra Plus, you will not be allergic to Voluma. In any case, allergy to these products is extraordinarily rare. That is why we do not routinely do allergy testing when we use them. If you are still worried, it is easy enough to inject a tiny amount of Voluma into the skin of your arm and see if it reacts, but I can tell you that it will not.

Thank you for sharing your question.  Both Juvederm Ultra Plus and Voluma are manufactured by the same company, Allergan.  They are both comprised of hyaluronic acid but which is produced using slightly different manufacturing processes.  Hyaluronic acid fillers do not require allergy testing in patients as it is already an existing substance in the human body.  If you have had Ultra Plus without issues I would not expect Voluma to cause any.  Hope this helps.

If you have successfully used Juvéderm Ultra without any allergic reaction then you should be fine using Voluma. Hope this helps alleviate any anxiety. 

Good afternoon,As others have said, if your body handled Juvederm Ultra Plus then you should be perfectly fine with Voluma. Please consult your surgeon when discussing a Voluma treatment for further assistance.

Juvederm and Voluma are similar products produced by the same company, Allergan. They both consists out of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule that naturally occurs in the body. Allergic reactions to these products are extremely rare and therefore don't require any testing before using them. Being sensitive to products is not the same as being allergic to something. If you had no problems with Juvederm than the chance of an allergic reaction to Voluma is pretty much zero. However if you are still concerned you could consider doing a skin test 2-4 weeks before treatment. Good luck.

If you have had Juvedern Ultra Plus without experiencing an allergic reaction then you should be find with Voluma. If you are really worried, though, you can ask your surgeon to do a skin test first. Best of luck.

Most people are not allergic to the HA-filler unless you have a lidocaine allergy which is rare. Many fillers are pre-mixed with lidocaine for pain control. Unlike fillers of the past that had some animal components, today's fillers are inert substances. 

Thank you for your question. If you didn’t experience any allergies to Ultra Plus you should be ok with Voluma. Please make sure you seek treatment from a professional and get a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.