Can I Get Juvederm or Restylane While I'm "Under the Knife"?

Technically, it is OK to have Juvederm or Restylane (or other filler) injections while "under the knife", assuming that you have discussed the risks, benefits, and alternatives with your doctor ahead of time and have signed a written consent. Since you are already undergoing anesthesia and will have stopped blood thinners like aspirin and Advil, having the treatment at that time will allow you to avoid the discomfort of the injections and minimize bleeding (although injections... more

It has become more the rule than the exception that patients get their Botox or injectables while they are asleep.  Patients experience no pain, and awake with the fillers in place. Communication and informed consent is very important with your surgeon since you won't be able to communicate while asleep.

We often get the request to place fillers while patients are under anesthestia. The advantages are that the patient does not feel pain during the injection as they are out for the other procedures. Also patients should be off of things that can cause the blook to be, "thin", and cause bleeding or brusing. (i.e. aspirin, ibuprofen, ginko, etc;). It is important to communicate with your surgeon and be on the "same page" as to the desired result, as the patient will not... more

I inject fillers and Botox all the time while may patients are having other surgical procedures.  It makes sense to me. It eliminates pain, and it should not impact the other surgery that you are having done. Good Luck!