What's the risk of contracting HIV from a half or quarter syringe of filler?

May 24, 2019
Asked By:amonavis in New York, NY

Sometimes my dermatologist will have a half or quarter syringe left of filler that he uses to do “touch ups”. Obviously he changes the needle, but is this a hygienic practice and does it put me at risk for contracting any diseases like HIV?

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May 27, 2019

Answer: Dermal filler touch ups

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 27, 2019

Answer: Dermal filler touch ups

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2019

Answer: What's the risk of contracting HIV from a half or quarter syringe of filler?

Douglas Hamilton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 28, 2019

Answer: What's the risk of contracting HIV from a half or quarter syringe of filler?

Douglas Hamilton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 26, 2019

Answer: Dividing syringes of filler

May 26, 2019

Answer: Dividing syringes of filler

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May 25, 2019

Answer: Filler and HIV risk

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 25, 2019

Answer: Filler and HIV risk

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 25, 2019

Answer: Time to get a new dermatologist

May 25, 2019

Answer: Time to get a new dermatologist

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