Can cheek piercing makes a permanent/instant nerve damage after jaw fillers?

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Hi. I got jaw fillers on both sides and i now want to have cheek piercing on the both side. I don't know it's related, whether with filler or not, can a cheek piercing makes a permanent damage on facial nerves? Can it make a paralysis on my face ?

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question corvo. I understand your concern. Fillers are
used to restore lost volume in and enhance the appearance of the face. Piercing likely does not cause permanent nerve damage. However, this would be a good question to bring up to your injector and piercer. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations.  Good luck!

Reza Akef, MD · Answer

thanks for your question.the risk of damage to the nerves and paralysis of the face with cheek piercing is very low and this is not related to filler injection

Leslie Kim, MD, MPH · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is certainly possible that a cheek piercing (regardless of jaw filler) carries the risk of temporary or permanent facial paralysis.  Although this risk is probably low, it is likely dependent on the type of cheek piercing (piercings that go just beneath the skin might have lesser risk than those that go all the way through to the oral cavity), the location in the cheek itself, as well as your piercing technician.  Unfortunately, it is difficult to give a clear answer as I don't believe that there are any scientific studies evaluating this question.  Hope that helps, best of luck!

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