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Dermal fillers are fine to get while on Accutane but you will probably stay a little red or swollen for a day or two longer than usual because of the effect of Accutane on the skin.
Hi @christineg. Yes, it it safe to receive dermal fillers while on Accutane, but you will most likely experience increased redness and swelling for a few days longer than usual because of the effect of Accutane on the skin.Best of luck,Dr. Nima
Filler injections, since they are not ablative and do not interfere with the healing process, should not pose a problem during Accutane treatment. However, why take a chance at all? My recommendation would be to wait two months following your last Accutane dose and then you should be OK for the procedure. .
The type of embolism you're referring to is caused by injection of a foreign substance like filler into a blood vessel which causes a clot to form which can break off and then travel in the bloodstream causing damage. Since this involves the skin (and not an embolism of the lungs or...
Hi @CuriousInLA! The upper cheek is a major support for the under eyes. I would first begin with addressing the volume loss in the cheeks followed by addressing the tear trough area. Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane...
Upper eyelid fullness is often the sign of youth. Yes, fillers can be injected into the upper eyelid. Some people use hyaluronic acids. Some also use autologous fat.