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Flu like symptoms after Juvederm? Could I be reacting to the bacteria used to produce Juvederm?

i got 1 syringe of juvederm injected into my cheeks and lips 10 days ago. At day 3 i started feeling very fluish; muscle aches, headache, fatigue, nausea and painful inflamed nodes in the neck. Its now been 10 days and i still feel sick. Could i be reacting to the gram positive bacterial proteins from the bacteria used to produce juvederm? How long will this last? I have gotten juvederm about three years ago, could i have developed antibodies to it? Is this dangerous?

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Juvederm treatment

November 11th, 2016
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The flu like symptoms you are experiencing are not related to your Juvederm treatment.  It is just a coincidence that they developed after your injection.  See your primary care doctor for treatment of your symptoms.

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Camille Cash, MD
November 11th, 2016

Juvederm treatment

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The flu like symptoms you are experiencing are not related to your Juvederm treatment.  It is just a coincidence that they developed after your injection.  See your primary care doctor for treatment of your symptoms.

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Camille Cash, MD

A Cheeky Coincidence--Juvederm for Cheek Augmentation followed by the Flu

November 9th, 2016
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This is most likely coincidental and not due to your Juvederm injections. I recommend following up with your Dr. for an evaluation and any necessary treatment. Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://jasonemermd.com/

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

November 9th, 2016

A Cheeky Coincidence--Juvederm for Cheek Augmentation followed by the Flu

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This is most likely coincidental and not due to your Juvederm injections. I recommend following up with your Dr. for an evaluation and any necessary treatment. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://jasonemermd.com/

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

Flu like symptoms from Juvederm?

November 9th, 2016
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This is not related to Juvederm. I would discuss with your physician and see your primary care doctor. You have not developed antibodies to Juvederm, this is not possible. It is not dangerous. 

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

November 9th, 2016

Flu like symptoms from Juvederm?

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This is not related to Juvederm. I would discuss with your physician and see your primary care doctor. You have not developed antibodies to Juvederm, this is not possible. It is not dangerous. 

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Flu like symptoms after Juvederm? Could I be reacting to the bacteria used to produce Juvederm?

November 9th, 2016
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am1111,

I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well. It is flu season, so your flu-like symptoms may very well be the flu.  

A reaction to Juvederm, a hyaluronic acid facial filler, would likely be a local one. You would see it in your cheeks and lips first. I recommend seeing your primary care physician to confirm the diagnosis and for the best supportive measures to get you through your viral illness. 

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Victor Chung, MD
November 9th, 2016

Flu like symptoms after Juvederm? Could I be reacting to the bacteria used to produce Juvederm?

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am1111,

I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well. It is flu season, so your flu-like symptoms may very well be the flu.  

A reaction to Juvederm, a hyaluronic acid facial filler, would likely be a local one. You would see it in your cheeks and lips first. I recommend seeing your primary care physician to confirm the diagnosis and for the best supportive measures to get you through your viral illness. 

Learn more: http://www.lajollafacialplasticsurgery.com/non-surgical/fillers

Victor Chung, MD

Flu like symptoms after JVD?

November 8th, 2016
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Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your flu symptoms.  The timing is most likely coincidental as Juvederm does not cause the flu or any of its symptoms.  I would recommend seeing your general medicine doctor or internist for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.  Best wishes.

Web reference: Http://www.nelson-center.com/dermal-fillers.html

Nelson Castillo, MD
November 8th, 2016

Flu like symptoms after JVD?

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Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your flu symptoms.  The timing is most likely coincidental as Juvederm does not cause the flu or any of its symptoms.  I would recommend seeing your general medicine doctor or internist for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.  Best wishes.

Learn more: Http://www.nelson-center.com/dermal-fillers.html

Nelson Castillo, MD

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