I've had Hepatitis C for 10 years. Can I use Juvederm?

Your Hepatitis C should not be a contraindication to filler injections as long as you are in otherwise good health.  Good luck!

Juvederm is an extremely safe product and should not affect your liver in any way.  If your liver disease is active enough that it does not function normally, you may experience more bruising than usual after juvederm injection.

Your hepatitis should have no effect on the filler injections.  The hyaluronic fillers are safe and this is a substance that your body produces on its own as well.  For the forehead wrinkles you would do better with one of the neurotoxins such as Botox or Dysport.  Laser would be best for the neck.   

Thank you for your questions. Yes, you should be OK to go ahead with Juvederm injections. Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring protein within the body. If you have any questions or concerns you will have an opportunity to discuss your medical history with a Doctor prior to injections. Best,

There is no reason why you cannot have treatment with Juvederm if you have hepatitis or are undergoing treatment.  However, I typically tell all my patients to avoid any treatments while undergoing active cancer or infection treatment if they can help it.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hepatitis C should
have no effect on having injections for lines and wrinkles on your face and
neck area. You asked about treatments for the forehead and neck, and for these
areas Juvéderm may not be the first thing we think of. You need to be evaluated
by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and we can work with you
to determine which products are best for you. For most forehead lines and
wrinkles, Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin may be best for you. For neck wrinkles,
sometimes one of the toxins may work if done properly, but sometimes there are
some other treatments, both ultrasound (Ultherapy) and RF (Venus Legacy or
EndyMed 3Deep or Pelleve), that may be the better option for you. Get evaluated
and work with your provider to get the best results possible.

There is no contraindication to using Botox or fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane in a person with live or kidney disease, or hepatitis or HIV. Some people with hepatitis or liver disease have platelet problems meaning they may be more likely to bruise, but that's about it.

Assuming that you are otherwise healthy, Hepatitis C infection should not create any issues following Juvederm treatment. With regard to treatment of the forehead and neck area, if you are concerned about lines in the forehead or banding in the neck you would likely be treated with Botox, Dysport or Xeomin as opposed to a dermal filler such as Juvederm. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

The fact that you have Hepatitis does not preclude you from having Juvaderm injections. I typically advise that you avoid injections or surgery if your liver function tests are abnormal. Botox is typically the most useful option for the forehead. Surgical lifting procedures are usually the best option for the neck. Consult with an experienced facial plastic surgeon who can give you options.