I got restylane filler to smooth out my nose hump on 9 Jan.Doctor used only 0.3ml and 0.2ml is still remaining and he said I can come back for touch up within 2 weeks to reuse the remaining filler.I'm going on 23 Jan to get the remaining filled in.Will it cause any problems? Can it be reused without any problems?
Answer: Re-using filler Here are 3 separate studies showing the safety of re-injecting unused filler in the same patient. The science says it is safe.Bellew SG, Carroll KC, Weiss MA, Weiss RA. Sterility of stored nonanimal, stabilized hyaluronic acid gel syringes after patient injection. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005;52:988–90.Davis K, Bottone EJ, Lucas D, Lebwohl M. Sterility of refrigerated injectable collagen syringes after injection of patient. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1992;27:959–61. Culligan PJ, Koduri S, Heit MH, Rackley R, Thomson RB, Schwabe L, et al. The safety of reusing injectable collagen: A multicenter microbiological study. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2002;13:232–4.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Re-using filler Here are 3 separate studies showing the safety of re-injecting unused filler in the same patient. The science says it is safe.Bellew SG, Carroll KC, Weiss MA, Weiss RA. Sterility of stored nonanimal, stabilized hyaluronic acid gel syringes after patient injection. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005;52:988–90.Davis K, Bottone EJ, Lucas D, Lebwohl M. Sterility of refrigerated injectable collagen syringes after injection of patient. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1992;27:959–61. Culligan PJ, Koduri S, Heit MH, Rackley R, Thomson RB, Schwabe L, et al. The safety of reusing injectable collagen: A multicenter microbiological study. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2002;13:232–4.
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Answer: Is reusing Restylane injection safe? I don’t recommend using a filler once it’s opened, you can run a risk of bacterial contamination. Its best you consult with your doctor before re-injecting an open product
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Answer: Is reusing Restylane injection safe? I don’t recommend using a filler once it’s opened, you can run a risk of bacterial contamination. Its best you consult with your doctor before re-injecting an open product
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January 21, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to reuse restylane I believe that this is safe if the needle has been removed and the cap returned right after usage . A new needle would be used at the next visit. I would not store this forever but I do not expect any problem after a few weeks.
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Answer: Is it safe to reuse restylane I believe that this is safe if the needle has been removed and the cap returned right after usage . A new needle would be used at the next visit. I would not store this forever but I do not expect any problem after a few weeks.
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January 21, 2014
Answer: Is reusing Restylane injection safe? I do not recommend this practice. There is a real, though small, risk of infection. Even though the needle can be changed and the product carefully stored, there is reflux in the syringe during injection that can introduce bacteria and other skin contaminants into the syringe. This is a problem if the syringe then sits on the shelf for weeks to months. More importantly, even with the best inventory controls there is a risk of mixing up the syringes or having the wrong patient's syringe used at your followup appointment. Your safety is paramount. I am not willing to put my patients at risk of a serious medical issue that is easily avoidable by not reusing syringes.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Is reusing Restylane injection safe? I do not recommend this practice. There is a real, though small, risk of infection. Even though the needle can be changed and the product carefully stored, there is reflux in the syringe during injection that can introduce bacteria and other skin contaminants into the syringe. This is a problem if the syringe then sits on the shelf for weeks to months. More importantly, even with the best inventory controls there is a risk of mixing up the syringes or having the wrong patient's syringe used at your followup appointment. Your safety is paramount. I am not willing to put my patients at risk of a serious medical issue that is easily avoidable by not reusing syringes.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 23, 2014
Answer: It is probably safe but I don't do it I agree that it is safe when carefully done, however, I don't do this in my office. I just think the risk (even though minimal) of infection or getting someone else's vial or having a label fall off doesn't justify keeping the product. In most patients we can find another area that they want enhanced with the small amount of filler that is left over.
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January 23, 2014
Answer: It is probably safe but I don't do it I agree that it is safe when carefully done, however, I don't do this in my office. I just think the risk (even though minimal) of infection or getting someone else's vial or having a label fall off doesn't justify keeping the product. In most patients we can find another area that they want enhanced with the small amount of filler that is left over.
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