Is the lidocaine in Juvederm the same as the dentist uses?

Because of the rate of absorption of adrenaline-containing local anesthetics into your blood stream, some people experience what you felt. The actual lidocaine or xylocaine in the short term local anesthetics does not usually cause this type of experience.
Restylane and Juviderm products do not contain adrenaline or epinephrine. They are mixed with a small amount of lidocaine, a short term local anesthetic. I would recommend you that you can get injectable agents from a board certified plastic surgeon, who can re-assure you about your medical history and drug reactions prior to injecting you.

The lidocaine that is mixed with the Juvederm XC products does not contain epinephrine.  I encourage you to mention your sensitivity to epinephrine to your injector so that it can be noted in your chart.

Dear london,Not to worry, the lidocaine in Juvederm is minimal and contains no epinephrineIt only contains 3mg of lidocaine and that is about 1/70th of the maximum dosage you can have in one sittingBest,Dr. Nima
Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified in Head and Neck Surgery