My doctor places the Juvederm syringes in a UV cabinet before injecting me. Said she takes this extra step to decrease the chance of infection. She checked with Allergan, who said they didn't do any UV testing. I haven't found any online information specifically about fillers, but what little I found related to UV radiation and HA contained worry-inspiring words like depolymerization, which sounds like it might make the gel absorb faster. Their cabinet has a 6-Watt tube. Thanks.
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June 10, 2016
Answer: There is no reason to place Juvederm syringes in a UV cabinet for sterilization,
June 10, 2016
Answer: There is no reason to place Juvederm syringes in a UV cabinet for sterilization,
