Are Microcannula's one time use/disposable?

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I had some filler in my chin the help with some marionette lines and in hopes it would fix a crescent shape I had on one side. This did not happen. I worry about needles or syringes being reused or extra filler being used on different patients. What about microcannula's as I heard these are expensive? I know that doctors have a code of ethics but how common is this?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Microcannulas, syringes, and needles are meant to be used once and then disposed of. Microcannulas will limit swelling and/or bruising. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Tom van Eijk, MD · Answer

The microcanulas are all disposable nowadays. No need to worry there. I am not surprised that the shape you were bothered with did not change after the procedure. Because the cannula can only fill underneath the skin a needle that an actually place filler in the dermis hence being more effective in strengthening the skin is the method of choice here.

Richard Ort, MD · Answer

Microcannulas are meant for single use only.  Any reputable doctor would never try to reuse a microcannula.  Yes there is a cost to microcannulas but it is not exorbitant (about $5-6 per microcannula).  It is best to go to a reputable doctor in one of the core cosmetic specialties and not to a low budget place where they are more likely to cut corners.  Regards,Dr. Ort

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

A microcannula are meant to be used only once and than it is disposed of.  The same thing with needles and syringes. Most doctors will use disposable products.  Any product that is left in a syringe again is disposed of, it cannot be used for another patient.  The cost of the microcannula is figured into the cost of the injection.  A reputable physician would NEVER reuse a disposable cannula.

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