Is Juvederm Made from Staphylococcus?

Excellent Question. It is true that the hyaluronic acid in Juvederm and most hyaluronic-acid based fillers is derived from bacteria - streptococcus equii. However, there are no harmful bacteria present in the filler product itself.

In all species, the hyaluronic acid molecule is the same so we can use hyaluronic acid safely from many sources (as opposed to collagen in which inter species differences made allergy more likely).  The cleanest is to have bacteria manufacture it in the lab for us.  We are not injecting the bacteria, but a product made by them.  There may be minute proteins from the bacteria present but not the organism itsel,f so there is no risk of infection.  Additionally, it is not a staphylococcal strain but a harmless streptococcal strain.  Juvederm is a great product with an excellent safety profile and very low risk of side effects.

 Yes, Juvederm is derived from a bacterial source, streptococcus equi, not Staphylococcus. Don't worry this is a harmless bacteria species.