Is it safe to get filler 22 days before oral surgery?

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I have an appointment to have Restylane Lyft put in temples, cheeks, and chin 22 days before I am getting one wisdom tooth cut out by an oral surgeon. Is this a safe amount of time in between procedures or will I be at an increased risk of filler becoming infected/other complications? I will be taking an antibiotic before the wisdom tooth removal. Thanks for any insight you might have.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Getting filler 22 days before oral surgery should be just fine.  Filler is usually settled in 14 days so there should be no problem.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

You can have a conservative amount of filler at least two weeks before an oral surgery. Though I do like to suggest trying to have fillers done after procedures, due to the possibility of complications with swelling and infections.Best,Dr. Anil Shah

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can get filler before oral surgery. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In  my opinion, the risk of infection in the treated area is low.  However , the manipulation that can occur with the extraction can possibly (at 3 weeks)  displace some of the material. It would be safer to do the fillers after the tooth extraction and swelling resolve. Find an expert. Good luck.

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

22 days is ample time between these procedures.  We recommend patients wait 2 weeks between invasive dental procedures and filler to minimize the risk of complications.  I would suggest discussing this with your injector and following their recommendations.

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