Can I get cheekbone filler and have a dermal anchor piercing? (Photo)

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I haven’t been able to find much on this topic, but I’m wondering if I’d be able to have both? If I get filler and then the piercing, will the filler leak out? If I get the piercing and then filler, will the doctor be unable to make me look evenly plumped up? I’ve attached a photo of the piercing in question, the dermal anchor length is shown, I’m not sure if filler sits above or below the depth of the anchor.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Typically, the filler is placed much deeper under the skin when augmenting the cheekbone area whether using Voluma, most common or one of the Restylane products or even Radiesse. Fat can also be used to augment the cheeks and that is also placed well below the skin. For those reasons you can have a cheek filler and also have a dermal implant. I would wait at least two weeks between the filler and implant so that there is less risk of contamination or an infection. The filler itself will not leak out.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. The answer is that one should not prevent the other, but I would consider spacing them out in time. The dermal filler on the cheek is usually placed deep down on the bone, whereas the piercing is in the superficial layers underneath the skin. But if you were to do both at the same time, it is possible if their were an infection or complication, one could seed the other with bacteria and cause a problem.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

Well, My ears are pierced and I put fillers in right around the piercings and have never had any trouble with them. I would space the procedures several weeks apart in time because I do worry about microfilm formation if bacteria introduced. I don't know much about these piercings but that I might actually  pierce first and let it fully heal for weeks before filling with hope that the piercing gets walled off and is then separated from the filler.

Shepherd G. Pryor, MD · Answer

The short answer is Yes you can.  However, an experienced injector will be necessary and I would suggest a less is more approach.  It would be best to engage in an arrangement with someone who is willing to achieve a partial result if that seems appropriate with the plan of adding further filler if no complications ensue.  The downside of the piercing would be it could introduce infection in the area that would require antibiotics and careful observation to avoid scarring.  So proceed cautiously but it is again a reasonable option to pursue.

Lawrence Janowski, MD · Answer

I don't see an issue with it.  No, the filler will not leak out.  Since cheek filler is deep under the skin and the piercing is through the skin, neither should interfere with the other.  A good injector will make sure there is good symmetry.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

I'm not familiar with these piercings and so I can't comment on them. What I would be concerned about is infection. The two (piercing, filler injection) should certainly be spaced apart in time to prevent any chance of infection.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

I don't know if many doctors are going to do the piercing for you but having a filler injected into the cheek with the piercing in place should not be an issue as the cheek fillers are usually injected rather deep. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City

Charles W. Guy II, DO, FAOCO · Answer

I don't do anchor piercing, however, I hope I can help you with your question.  Cheek filler is typically placed deep, just over the bone.  This should be away from the piercing.  I would recommend having the filler placed at least a couple weeks before the dermal anchor.   You need to be careful because cheek filler is a foreign body (even though most are hyaluronic acid which is found in the body) and if the piercing is not done under sterile technique, bacteria can latch to the filler and have a lingering infection that can be difficult to treat.   You may want your physician to put you on a prophylactic antibiotic to be safe.   Doing the filler first will also help make it look more even.  If you did the piercing first and then the filler there would likely be a higher chance of the filler extruding through the piercing.   I hope this helps!

Abdel K. Fustok, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It should not be an issue to get filler near your piercing, my only concern is how deep does it go? I am not familiar with how these are done.

Can I get cheekbone filler and have a dermal anchor piercing? (Photo)

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