When a doctor injects fillers, should you see him open a brand new box and use a brand new syringe of the filler?

I always open the box of filler in front of my patients so that they can see that the product is the genuine filler direct from the manufacturer. I would consider it a red flag if someone did not. If you have any doubts do not be afraid to discuss with your injector. Best wishes.

The filler comes prepackaged in a box, however many injectors will prepare by removing the syringes from the box prior to the patient coming back to the room for efficiency. You can speak to your injector about your concerns. Each treatment should be documented in your patient record.

Some different brands of filler contain 2ml in the 1 syringe. However, if you are unsure you could always ask to see the syringe when you are there.
Warm Regards,

Dr Glenn Murray, Absolute Cosmetic Medicine

Hi there. Thanks for your question. I do a mix of prep in the lab and in my room. But I would never be offended if a patient were asking about the filler syringes! Especially since it's often out of curiosity and I can then have that opportunity to educate! FYI, one syringe of most fillers (Radiesse being the exception) are 1mL of product. Now, every clinic does things differently and while many will tell you "you use it or you lose it", some will save you extra filler that you have paid for (there is no FDA approval to do this). So, if you paid for 2mL and your provider injected 1.8mL and you didn't NEED any of that leftover filler, it may have just gone in the trash.
Feel free to ask your injector questions. Many of us love to educate and we all want you to be comfortable with what's going on with your face!
Best,
@DrKatNP.trilogy

When injecting dermal fillers I always open the boxes in front of my patients. I also let them know exactly which filler(s) I am using.  If you were expecting 2 syringes of product than 2 syringes should have been placed on the tray.  You should discuss your concerns with your provider.

Thank you very much for your excellent question. I always open the packaging for a syringe of filler in front of the patient so they are aware it is brand new, definitely unused, and comes directly from the manufacturing company. It is reasonable of you to question this, and you should contact the office if you have a genuine concern. Hope this helps.

I always open the box of fillers in the room with the patient immediately prior to the procedure. If you have any concerns, I would discuss with your injector. 

I always bring in the box and open it in front of the patient so the patient can also verify that is the type and brand they are requesting and have consented to using. VOLUMA comes as two individual 1cc syringes per box. If you purchased 2 syringes (2ccs) then you should have had been able to use two full syringes. Hope this helps!

Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear Kelly2977, 
Each patient should have a brand new syringe of filler that is opened from sterile packaging. We would always do this in front of a patient. If you have concerns you can ask them to provide you with the lot numbers of the products used. 
Best regards

Absolutely! In my practice I always open a brand new box right in front of the patient. I feel the patient has the right to know exactly what it is getting injected and the number of syringes used.