I read that breast cancer survivors should not use hyaluronic acid because it promotes cancer cell growth. Am I in danger?

June 24, 2018
Asked By:maja99 in Richmond, BC

I read that breast cancer survivors should not take hylaronic acid never because it promotes cancer cells to grow that means Restylane should not be allowed for breast cancer survivors. Please help on this. i have also started to use Cleo by Daniva and also has hylatonic acid. Am I in great danger of growing cancer ? Thank you !

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Answer: Fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma, Silk, Radiesse, Sculptra, Bellafill, Versa, Renuva; Are Filler Related To Cancer?

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 8, 2018

Answer: Fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma, Silk, Radiesse, Sculptra, Bellafill, Versa, Renuva; Are Filler Related To Cancer?

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 26, 2018

Answer: Hyaluronic fillers and cancer survivors

June 26, 2018

Answer: Hyaluronic fillers and cancer survivors

June 26, 2018

Answer: There is really no evidence supporting your statement.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 26, 2018

Answer: There is really no evidence supporting your statement.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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