I have a dust allergy, Is it safe to have Juvederm filler?

Allergy to dust should have no effect on your ability to have filler injections.  The package insert for hyaluronic acid fillers has this caveat because of the way fillers were originally created.  Modern fillers have virtually no detectable bacterial proteins.  "True" allergy to these products is extremely rare if possible at all.  However, fillers can rarely have other adverse body reactions such as granuloma formation, nodules, or biofilms.

Thank you for your question.  A dust allergy would not prevent you from having Juvederm placed as there are not bacterial proteins found within dust.  Hope this helps.

Dear leno1:I love over the challenging questions my patients throw my way! This warning may be in the package insert but in day-to-day practice we have never seen an association. There are bacterial proteins in dust that can worsen asthma, for example. Reactions to dust are what we call IgE-mediated, which means the reaction to dust if one is allergic will be of the immediate-hypersensitivity type, eg wheezing, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and/or itching,  I have never seen someone nor have I read a report or warning that fillers may cause this type of reaction. Manufacturers must include in the package insert every possible reaction that might occur or has ever happened after a treatment or medication, whether causally-related or not. Having said that, if I had a patient with a dust allergy, a history of anaphylaxis, severe allergies, or multiple allergies, I would recommend a skin test with a small amount of the product, waiting at least 20 minutes to monitor for immediate hypersensitivity before proceeding. I also keep Benedryl as well as other antihistamine and an EpiPen in my office.All the best,Dr. Clark

Dust allergies are not likely to cause problems with facial fillers.BestDr karamanoukian

People with dust allergies have not been allergic to Juvederm.  If you wanted to be absolutely sure, you could do a skin test.  However, the company doesn't provide small aliquots for skin tests, so if you wanted that you would probably have to buy a whole syringe and use a small amount in arm to test first.  In my opinion, that isn't necessary.  

Many people are allergic to dust mite fragments.  I have not seen any crossover.  A small test dose can also be performed behind your ear to see how you react.

It is unlikely that you would have an allergic reaction from Juvederm if you have a dust allergy. You can always be tested first.