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 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.

I like Dr. Park's suggestion to register with Brilliant Distinctions. The problem with counterfeit Juvederm, Botox and other fillers typically takes place in franchise med spas, or medspas not owned and operated by a physician.  Truthfully, if you are in doubt about material being used, experience of your medical provider or anything about the environment of the medical practice where you are receiving a treatment you should leave before receiving a treatment. An ethical medical practice will have well trained nurse injectors, friendly and efficient people greeting you, and of course a physician on site who owns and operates the practice. Additionally, the facility should be immaculately clean with up to date equipment.

Great
question. Filler products are properly packaged and labeled and each syringe is
specifically labeled with the lot/production number. If false product is a
concern, then perhaps an even more important question is who is doing the
injection. Make sure you are seeing a board certified physician, dermatologist,
or plastic surgeon, that is well trained in cosmetic procedures.You should be getting these products and
procedures from a trusted and well-respected source. Do your research and make an appointment for
a consultation.

Juvederm and Juvederm Voluma is manufactured by Allergan and comes in a box and designated lot number and sticker for each patient injected.  Juvederm and Juvederm Voluma are  both fantastic products that have great results when injected by board certified physicians.  

You can request to see the product box and labeling, but that is late in the game for deciding if you trust who is doing your injections.  Better to go to a core aesthetics practitioner like a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist who you have researched and found to have a good reputation.  Anyone who is Board Certified and in good standing would be crazy to use an off product - you can go to jail for that.

Each box of any Juvederm product has sticky labels, you as a patient can request a copy of. than call Allergan customer service read the label #s and than be told the origin of that box. If not USA produced than it is illegally accepted or ordered by that injecting doc.... Always best to be careful and ask questions....  

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