Making your own injectable Hyaluronic Acid Filler?

Question

With the ability to purchase injectable grade cross- linked, deep and low molecular Hyaluronic Acid Powder, why don’t doctors consider purchasing at a fraction of the cost to make their own injectable syringes? Steril syringes, Proper HA molecular density depending on the area to be injected, and distilled water alone or Bacteriostatic water. I see company’s and manufacturers of fillers are beginning to sell Injectable grade HA powders for use as a filler or use in conjunction with derma rollers.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is a safety issue. I don't recommend seeing a practitioner who makes their own injectables because the safety standards of the products themselves aren't regulated and it is unlikely to be the same quality. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Wendy Abraham, ND · Answer

My understanding is that the way HA is processed by the injectable companies allows it to have a longer "shelf life" once injected - otherwise it would be dissolved by our bodies pretty quickly.

Ramtin Massoudi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Dear this is great question. Many factors: sterile facility, accuracy, ...
This would decrease the cost for patients because 65% of the cost is HA.
thank you for great question.
Ramtin Massoudi, MD

Making your own injectable Hyaluronic Acid Filler?

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