I was given facial filler about six months ago and didn't use it all. My surgeon said he could save the rest of it ( over half) for a year and a half before it expires. Is that safe, true? I paid a lot of money for it I am wondering if the effectedness after a year and a half will be lost as well as it being safe do use it.
December 9, 2016
Answer: "Left Over Filler" Thanks for your question. Dermal filler is packaged to be sterile. Once it has been opened it is no longer considered to be sterile as you have broken the airtight seal. Although it would not be entirely unreasonably to use the rest a week or two later if the sterile cap was not contaminated while on the medical tray (requires pre-planning), I would hesitate to use it beyond that. It's just not worth the risk of a deep seated infection and there is no study to document the safety of using the remainder of an "opened" syringe months later.
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December 9, 2016
Answer: "Left Over Filler" Thanks for your question. Dermal filler is packaged to be sterile. Once it has been opened it is no longer considered to be sterile as you have broken the airtight seal. Although it would not be entirely unreasonably to use the rest a week or two later if the sterile cap was not contaminated while on the medical tray (requires pre-planning), I would hesitate to use it beyond that. It's just not worth the risk of a deep seated infection and there is no study to document the safety of using the remainder of an "opened" syringe months later.
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Can leftover filler be used? I recommend not using left over fillers ever! The risks of contamination are very high! Either waste or use in other facial areas.....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Can leftover filler be used? I recommend not using left over fillers ever! The risks of contamination are very high! Either waste or use in other facial areas.....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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