If I am allergic to lidocaine, can I still get a liquid face-lift?

Yes, indeed. There are two ways that you can proceed. The first is to ask the doctor to order the filler without lidocaine(xylocaine). The second option would be to do a test patch of the filler on your forearm. The lidocaine in the filler is added in a powder form so to my understanding does not contain preservative. 

Radiesse is a filler I often use to restore volume and rejuvenate the skin. Radiesse is available in both with and without Lidocaine. In my experience it lasts about 1-1.5 years and can result in significant improvement. There are limitations and I do not use in delicate areas such as under the yes. I often combine Radiesse with other non-surgical modalities such as Ultherapy and Thermage CPT. Restylane, a hyaluronic acid filler that lasts about a year, is also available without Lidocaine.

Thank you for your query. You can certainly have a liquid facelift using lidocaine free fillers or have autologous fat injections under anesthesia. Also an allergy test may be helpful. Please discuss this with your Plastic surgeon who can check it out and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Hello and thank you for your question. While many filler products do contain lidocaine to make the process more comfortable for the patient, there are also numerous products that do not have this ingredient. In additional, laser treatments can be used to also enchance liquid facelifts, such as Ulthera and Thermage, and they do not require the use of lidocaine. as I recommend you visit with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in injectable fillers and discuss your concerns and goals. If comfort is a concern when using products without lidocaine, non-lidocaine options like icing the area before your liquid facelift can increase your comfort level.

You should consider a Platlett Rich Plasma Facelift where your own blood and plasma is used to rejuvenate your face.  You are unlikely to have any rejection of your blood and you will obtain enhanced natural results.

Yes, simply have your physician order your filler without Lidocaine.  You might feel it a little more, but use ice before and after to help with numbing. Good luck!

Hi,
If you have a known lidocaine allergy, it is important to tell your plastic surgeon. There are identical fillers that are formulated with and without lidocaine that will give identical results.
Best, 
Mehdi Sina, MD

Use only fillers that have no lidocaine. You can also do PRP.  You can still have Botox and Dysport. Best wishes

Hi there, thank you for your question. There are several dermal fillers out there are not pre-mixed with Lidocaine that may be a good fit for you, I would recommend you visit your local board certified plastic surgeon's office for a consultation. Good luck and be well. 

There are many different kinds of dermal fillers that do not have lidocaine mixed into them. I have patients that have this allergy and I do little numbing dots with Benadryl or saline and use a cannula to avoid poking them too much. Some of the fillers that are lidocaine-free include Restylane, Belotero, Sculptra and Radiesse . Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin do not have lidocaine in them, either. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will let you design a liquid facelift that will work for you.