If I'm prone to cold sores will getting fillers in my lips does it affect me or the procedure?

If you prone to cold sores then anything such as fillers, chemical peels or implants can reactivate them so we put you on antiviral pills such as acyclovir to prevent that from happening. That way it usually doesn't break out at all.

Great question! If you've had cold sores in the past and are prone to getting them, then having lip filler can increase your chance of having another cold sore appear. It is best if you inform your injector, as they can prescribe you an anti-viral medication prophylactically to decrease the risk of having an outbreak post treatment. If you have an active cold sore at the time of your appointment you should not receive treatment.