Can You Tell by the Box/packaging if You Really Received Juvederm?

The best way to know if you are having genuine product is to have be injected by a board certified plastic surgeon.  During your appointment, ask to see the product box if you want.  I always open all products in front of my patients so they can see exactly what they are receiving.  I also mix all Botox right in front of the patient so they know they are not receiving diluted or old Botox, as occurs in many medspas and non-plastic surgery offices.  

 

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I agree with Dr. Schwartz, your results depend on who you go to and their experience.  Dermatologists, on average, see many more patients and spend much more time doing injectable treatments (Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Artefill) than any other speciality.  Most plastic surgeons spend more of their time doing what they were trained for, surgery, than they do injectables.  Plus dermatologists have been doing injectables for over 20 years, starting with collagen injections in the 1980's, while most plastic surgeons just started doing injectables in the last 10 years when they saw the direction that rejuvenating treatments were going.  Of course there are exceptions to everything, and I know some plastic surgeons who are great injectors.  The important thing is to find a cosmetic specialist who has background training in dermatology, plastic surgery, Oculoplastics or facial plastics, AND does a lot of injectables.  If they do, they will usually be toward the top of the list when you search for a doctor on the Botox.com or Juvederm.com websites.  Don't go to a medispa unless it is attached to a reputable specialist's office.  Free standing medispas tend to either have no physician associated with them or the physician is a non- cosmetic specialist, such as an ER doctor, anesthesiologist or family practioner, hiding his true specialty under the "med spa" signage.  Also go by recommendations and/or look up a physician in your area here at real self.com and read their reviews.  Only specialists are allowed to answer questions on real.com.  As for whether your product was real or fake, Juvederm comes in a purple/pink box.  It doesn't sound as if you got the real thing.  Bleeding however can occur with any filler, but is minimized with good technique unless you were taking Advil, aspirin or similar products.

Hi,

The answer to your question is that every syringe of Juvederm from Allergan comes in a sealed container.  Inside there are four labels with the lot number and expiration date for that syringe of Juvederm.  All of the forms of Juvederm available from Allergan come in purple boxes.  There is a new size just announced but not released yet which is a 1cc syringe.

 

Best,

Dr. Liu

In my office I always use new syringes and always open them in front of patients so that they know that they are getting new and authentic product.  I only use products obtained directly from the manufacturer to ensure quality.  My juvederm comes in purple boxes.  

Unfortunately patients may not realize that when pricing is low, the product may not be authentic.  Please seek out your injector based on quality and not necessarily cost as you often get what you pay for.

Before any injections of fillers always make sure you are seeing a reputable physician who is board certified and has experience injecting fillers.  You can always ask to see the box prior to the procedure.  If you are suspicous please contact your doctor and ask for an explanation. Bleeding during injections is normal, especially around the lip area where there is lots of blood vessels.  Dr. Halem