Is it possible to get lip filler while breastfeeding, or is there any type of lip enhancement that can be done at all?

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Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @milleep. I recommend avoiding fillers and botox while pregnant and breastfeeding since the safety is not well studied. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The safety of lip fillers during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established through controlled tests in a large population. For the safety of you and your baby, I would not recommend using injectables during pregnancy and lactation.  Other plastic surgeons and OBs may differ with my opinion.

Rupert Critchley, MD, MRCGP · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question! Whilst there is little scientific evidence to say you can’t, I would always recommend avoiding any sort of procedure while breastfeeding.
Hope this helps!
Best Wishes,
Dr. Rupert

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear milleep,
yes, you can get lip augmentation if you breastfeed. I typically use Juvederm for my lip sculpting. There are two main focuses of lip injections, adding volume and actually sculpting the shape. Both involve injecting the filler in different areas of the lips and patterns.
I would recommend finding a plastic surgeon to perform you lip injections.Most of my patients have results that last at least 6 months.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

YES, it's possible (and safe, which is what you really want to know) to have your lips enlarged with FDA approved injectable soft tissue fillers while you're nursing.  Other lip enhancement procedures are also safe to have while nursing your baby.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

While there is no scientific data to suggest that lip fillers during breast feeding would cause any harm, it is generally recommend to avoid any elective cosmetic treatments during pregnancy and breast feeding.  There may be particular physicians who would inject you with lip fillers while you are breast feeding, but others may not.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

There are no studies looking at the affect of lip filler injections during breastfeeding. That being said, Lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid which is a natural substance that your body already has and is most likely safe. Depending on who you go to, some may be willing to inject you with lip fillers while others may wait until you are done breastfeeding. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD 
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Vicky Koh, MBBS · Answer

This is a bit of a controversial topic. Some doctors may do it, some won’t. Scientifically, there’s no research specifically showing that FDA approved fillers are harmful at this time but there’s no scientific research to confirm their safety as well. Personally, I wouldn’t advocate this.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It is my personal belief that having a lip augmentation while breastfeeding should be completely safe to both you and the child, especially in the age when most mothers will save some of the milk in the refrigerator for a day or two. If you skip the day of breastfeeding on the same day when you're being augmented nothing major should happen. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s probably fine to get lip fillers while breast-feeding. Often companies will put somewhere in the fine print to steer women away from her products that aren’t necessary during pregnancy and or breast-feeding.Different Providers will have different opinions Sunday and doesn’t really matter what my thoughts are but rather with your provider thinks.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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