Is Juvederm Made from Staphylococcus?

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i read that juvederm is from staphylocucus . is it true? what about injecting staphylocucus in your body?

James M. Pearson, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Jacqueline Calkin, MD · Answer

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.

Leslie H. Stevens, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Not to worry - Juvéderm and most other hylauronic acid (HA) fillers are made from the bacteria streptococcus equii, not staphylococcus. Juvéderm fillers are safe to use and are approved by Health Canada.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Both Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers that are derived from bacterial fermentation from specific strains of streptococci. Not to worry. It is highly purified before use and is quite safe.

Is Juvederm Made from Staphylococcus?

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