Is juvederm making my immune system weak? Very concerned.

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I got my lips injected with juvederm for the first time in November of 2014.Everything was great.I went back in April to use the rest of my syringe but there was hardly anything left so on May 29th I went back.Mid June I got sick 3 times (for 2 months) & couldn't fight it off like I normally do.Fast forward to October when I went in again for a touch up & now I'm sick for the 4th time in the course of two months.I'm very concerned and curious to know if the juvederm is harming my immune system.

Daniel Levy, MD · Answer

Juvederm is made of non animal derived hyaluronic acid which is completely biocompatible.  As such, it should not weaken or stimulate your immune system.  The only cases where an immune reaction occurs is when the product somehow gets contaminated (makeup, skin not cleansed prior to injection).  The syringes are designed for one-time use, so I don't recommend storing the remainder of a syringe and using it for touch ups.Hope this helps!

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Marilyn. I think what you've been experiencing is just a coincidence. Fillers don't have an effect on the immune system that way. What I'd be more concerned about is the fact that your injector used a 5 month old open syringe of Juvederm on you. That greatly increases the risk of a localized infection and is just bad practice.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD · Answer

Hi Marilyn_rose,I understand your concern, but rest assure that there has not been any correlation of Juvederm or any dermal filler causing a problem with the immune system. You need to realize that HA fillers (Juvederm and others) have been utilized millions of times worldwide with no correlation of this problem that you are describing. Please make sure that you are being evaluated by your primary physician about this problem with your health.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Marilyn_Rose, There is no evidence of Juvederm causing problems with the immune system. I would suggest seeing your general practitioner and discuss your concerns regarding a weakened immune system. Your GP can do a history and physical and order lab tests to determine if you have a compromised immune system. My one concern is that you state you had injections in November and returned in April five months later and your injector saved a used syringe for five months and then re-injected you with it. It is not recommended to store Juvederm for five months in a used syringe for re-usage. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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