How can you tell if your doctor is using the real Juvaderm/juvaderm voluma filler or an alternative?

There are several ways to spot an injector who uses fake products.Injector should be located on Allergan website.  Injector should have a level of injection qualification (i.e. Gold, Platinum, etc)Brilliant Distinctions (a program offered by Allergan to give patients rebates) can look up and trace each product with a lot number.Can see box injector uses and see if there is a label associated with itIf there is any suspicion of counterfeit products, contact Allergan.

Yes - it's reasonable to be cautious.  Ask to see the package of Voluma or Juvederm.  Look for the Allergan trademarks. Have it opened in front of you, so you can see the whole thing.If the deal seems "too good to be true", you should be suspicious....

The first step is to find an injector that you trust. That is the most important step. In most cases, your physician injector will bring the product packaging into the room and open it there. If you have questions about the product, you can simply ask. It might feel awkward but you can even ask for the package to be opened in your presence. Every syringe is individually sealed and clearly labeled with the type of product. I think the incidence of people subbing in suboptimal or off brand product is very rare but would be more common in practices where the price is too good to be true. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

The syringe and the box of injectable fillers are clearly labeled with the name of the product.  If you have any doubts as to what is being injected into your face, ask to see the box and the syringe.  I typically open the box in the presence of the patent so they have no doubt about the product they are receiving.

First of all you need to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or a Board Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist. What we do is - open the sealed box in front of the patient - so that they are assured they are getting the product that they pay for. Juvederm comes in a sealed prepackaged sterile syringes.