I have a syringe of Juvederm that my doc used for a touch-up last May 2008. It is nearly full, and I want to use the remainder. Is there any risk to this? The expiration date is on September 2009, and I have kept the syringe at room temperature with its cap on, in a biohazard bag.
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...at least within 6 months of injection.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: 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...at least within 6 months of injection.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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April 29, 2009
Answer: Do not use your product I do not save any residual fillers as there is a risk of infection during storage once its been opened. Especially since you have kept it at room temperature, more bacteria might have grown. Delayed infections can occur after the placement of your product. Do not use your product.
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April 29, 2009
Answer: Do not use your product I do not save any residual fillers as there is a risk of infection during storage once its been opened. Especially since you have kept it at room temperature, more bacteria might have grown. Delayed infections can occur after the placement of your product. Do not use your product.
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April 20, 2009
Answer: Juvederm; Injecting a Used Syringe Almost One Year Later Hi Jilbean,
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April 20, 2009
Answer: Juvederm; Injecting a Used Syringe Almost One Year Later Hi Jilbean,
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November 22, 2010
Answer: Stored filler syringes
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November 22, 2010
Answer: Stored filler syringes
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April 20, 2009
Answer: Stored syringe of Juvederm My policy is not to store filler material for my patients at the office because of the potential risk of infection and of mixing up patient samples. The fact that your syringe of material has been sitting around for nearly 1 year at room temperature makes it that much more of an infection risk. I would strongly advise against it.
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April 20, 2009
Answer: Stored syringe of Juvederm My policy is not to store filler material for my patients at the office because of the potential risk of infection and of mixing up patient samples. The fact that your syringe of material has been sitting around for nearly 1 year at room temperature makes it that much more of an infection risk. I would strongly advise against it.
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