Can filler that remains in the syringe be stored and re-used later? And if so for how long can they be saved? Does their consistency change in anyway if saved e.g do they become harder?
August 8, 2017
Answer: Can filler be saved Yes. Fillers are routinely saved for patients at room temperature, in clean environment with replacement of sterile cap for up to 6 months. patients can not be expected to use an entire syringe every time they desire a touch up or improvement. Occasionally a patient may need more than one syringe but not exactly 2. The compulsion of using an entire syringe may lead to the over filled effect which has become so common especially in the hands of inexperienced providers. It is better and less expensive to approach correct volume with a 2-3 step approach rather than over inject and have to tolerate disfigurement for months or bear the cost of hyaluronidase injection (if the filler is HA). If the filler is CHA such as Radiesse, I recommend being very careful as there is no way to dissolve it if it is injected improperly.Also, as a consumer, you can always ask to see the box of the filler which should have your name and date of last use written on it. No provider should ever inject a patient with another person's partial syringe. The syringe should be capped immediately after use and a new needle should be used every time even if its being injected in the same person. This routine will minimize any risk of infection by product contamination.
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August 8, 2017
Answer: Can filler be saved Yes. Fillers are routinely saved for patients at room temperature, in clean environment with replacement of sterile cap for up to 6 months. patients can not be expected to use an entire syringe every time they desire a touch up or improvement. Occasionally a patient may need more than one syringe but not exactly 2. The compulsion of using an entire syringe may lead to the over filled effect which has become so common especially in the hands of inexperienced providers. It is better and less expensive to approach correct volume with a 2-3 step approach rather than over inject and have to tolerate disfigurement for months or bear the cost of hyaluronidase injection (if the filler is HA). If the filler is CHA such as Radiesse, I recommend being very careful as there is no way to dissolve it if it is injected improperly.Also, as a consumer, you can always ask to see the box of the filler which should have your name and date of last use written on it. No provider should ever inject a patient with another person's partial syringe. The syringe should be capped immediately after use and a new needle should be used every time even if its being injected in the same person. This routine will minimize any risk of infection by product contamination.
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Answer: Unused fillers Dear Daswissbeats,In general, it is ill-advised to
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Answer: Unused fillers Dear Daswissbeats,In general, it is ill-advised to
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