I Have Started Self Injecting Juvederm Ultra 4 What Precautions Should I Take?

     You may be tempted to inject yourself with fillers or Botox, but I would not recommend injecting yourself.  Injections can cause a number of problems if not injected precisely besides the obvious cosmetic problems.  If these problems occur, you would need immediate treatment to prevent or ameliorate some devastating consequences.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

This is a very bad idea for a number of reasons.It is illegal to buy medicine if you are not a doctor or pharmacy.  Every week we get a fax in the office about a "Canadian" pharmacy that wants to sell us Juvederm at half price. We don't know where the Juvederm is coming from, or what is in it. There have been numerous cases of counterfeit injectables harming people.If there is an issue, who will back it up? If it is from Allergan, they will work to help resolve the issue. A few years ago, we had a three patients that the Botox did not work in. Turns out the box was left on the loading dock too long. Allergan sent us new Botox, and all worked out well.As far as injecting your self is concerned, another really bad idea. To do injectables correctly, one needs a knowledge base of anatomy and proper training. Juverderm is very safe, but it can cause trouble if injected in the wrong space. This is the wrong place for a DIY project. Cheap can become expensive really fast. Please see a legitimate, well trained, experienced injector.           

A Doctor Who Operates On Himself Has A Fool For His Surgeon is the corollary to: A Lawyer Who Represents Himself in Court has a Fool for His Attorney. Both o these maxims involve highly trained persons. Just imagine how bad it would be if they were not.

THIS IS JUST WHAT YOU ARE DOING ! 

Not to mention practicing medicine without a license which is illegal in all States in the US. It is downright dangerous and you are highly likely to have complications too numerous to list.  It just isn't worth it.

 

fillers are not that easy that watching will give you the talent and knowledge to do it well. Residents who train in this already have a great experience in injecting medication and placing intravenous lines and they take many months to years to get comfortable on doing it on their patients. For you to do it yourself, not only might you not know the danger zones but using a mirror and holding your hands in an akward fashion increases the risk of complications. for your own safety and well-being, please do not inject yourself.

It is a very dangerous idea to inject yourself. First of all where is the product you are injecting coming from? Blackmarket fillers are unregulated and very dangerous. Secondly the practical knowledge for injecting is gained from years of training and should never be done by someone that does not have an expert knowledge of anatomy. Vessels that can be inadvertently injected by a novice can cause blindness and permanent skin loss. Please contact a professional to do your injections for your personal safety

True story. I knew a facial plastic surgeon who tried to remove a mole from his face at home using a mirror and a scalpel. Bad idea. He bled profusely and had to have his wife drive him to the ER for management. So, tips for doing Juvederm on yourself:1) Go to four years of medical school.2) Spend six years in a plastic surgery residency.3) While you are there, get to know a good plastic surgeon who can do this for you.

I too am fairly sure that you are joking and wouldn't risk buying some likely illegal or fake juvederm on the internet, and then risking your health, face, and beauty by injecting yourself without proper anatomic and medical training. 

Not only should you not self inject Juvederm because of horrible potential side effects, but how do you know that the product you bought illegally is really Juvederm?  If your doctor's injection technique appears easy to do, it probably means he is highly skilled.  Continue to be treated by him. 

Injecting yourself with any filler is simply not safe and not worth the risk.  Even in the best hands, complications can occur.  Physicians have years of training in anatomy and procedures that you do not.  Skilled facial surgeons learn from experienced injectors before treating patients with fillers.  If you inject in the wrong area, you could necrose a significant portion of your face.  The best advice: Don't do it.  Save money at the grocery store, not like this! 

It is not a good idea to self inject filler even if youare a doctor or a qualified injector in your community. I suggest you find a physician in yoru area to do it for you.