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Juvederm
I just found out I'm 8 weeks pregnant and got a Juvederm filler one week ago. Could I have caused harm to the baby?
Thank you for sharing your question. It's best to avoid elective treatments during pregnancy but there are no studies to show the safety of fillers during pregnancy or breastfeeding; however, it is highly unlikely there are any negative effects to the fetus.
Clinical Context
Right now, focus on what happens next rather than what's already done. The filler placed a week ago stays largely localized at the injection site, so it isn't expected to circulate broadly or reach a developing baby in meaningful amounts. Over the coming months it will gradually break down through the body's own enzyme processes. Since there's no way to remove it early, the practical step is simply mentioning the injection at your next prenatal visit so it's part of your records, not something requiring urgent action now.
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