I had a consult with an MD offering half syringes at about $375. I am concerned at how this may be possible. Does Juvederm come in Half cc's? Is this man reusing his syringes on multiple patients to split a cc into 2 uses?
February 15, 2016
Answer: Is there a role for half a syringe of Juvederm? I think that you have a valid question. It is rare that a patient wont need more than 1 syringe to treat facial lines, folds and volume loss. If a physician is offering only half a syringe, make sure that they are not splitting the syringe with two patients. This could lead to sterility issued and potentially transmission of diseases between patients. Physicians offering such small quantities often are not experienced and don't know where to place the filler. I would make sure the physician is a board certified plastic, facial plastic, occuloplastic or dermatologic surgeon with experience in filler injections.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Is there a role for half a syringe of Juvederm? I think that you have a valid question. It is rare that a patient wont need more than 1 syringe to treat facial lines, folds and volume loss. If a physician is offering only half a syringe, make sure that they are not splitting the syringe with two patients. This could lead to sterility issued and potentially transmission of diseases between patients. Physicians offering such small quantities often are not experienced and don't know where to place the filler. I would make sure the physician is a board certified plastic, facial plastic, occuloplastic or dermatologic surgeon with experience in filler injections.
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February 3, 2014
Answer: MD selling half syringe of Juvederm? This does occur. It is rare to find a person who will see significant benefit from 1 cc, let alone 0.5 cc. For this reason, the practice of injecting small syringes is very uncommon. If you do choose to go down that route, ensure that your injector is using small syringes (as opposed to half of a full 1 cc syringe) and they open the product in the room with you. This will ensure that safe, sterile filler will be used only for you.I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 3, 2014
Answer: MD selling half syringe of Juvederm? This does occur. It is rare to find a person who will see significant benefit from 1 cc, let alone 0.5 cc. For this reason, the practice of injecting small syringes is very uncommon. If you do choose to go down that route, ensure that your injector is using small syringes (as opposed to half of a full 1 cc syringe) and they open the product in the room with you. This will ensure that safe, sterile filler will be used only for you.I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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