I'd like to understand this better, because it seems to me that the only reason it's not advised is because it hasn't been studied on pregnant women; but common sense tells me it's totally fine. 1) Hyaluronic acid is not toxic, in fact, it's naturally occurring in the body. 2) filler doesn't enter the blood stream, it's injected in one area and stays there, correct?
Answer: HA fillers Hi @rlf2000! The reason why HA fillers are not advised on pregnant or breastfeeding women is because it has not been studied on pregnant women.
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Answer: HA fillers Hi @rlf2000! The reason why HA fillers are not advised on pregnant or breastfeeding women is because it has not been studied on pregnant women.
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May 31, 2021
Answer: Filler during Pregnancy Hi and thank you for your question! You are absolutely correct in saying that the reason we do not do and recommend filler injections during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is because filler injections have not been studied during these periods. As elective cosmetic procedures, most clinicians would agree that it would be better not to do these treatments out of abundance of caution and to avoid any risks (no matter how small and unlikely it is) to the baby and mother. Additionally, given the significant changes that body undergoes during these periods, including fluid shifts and redistribution in the body, the results of filler treatment might be less predictable. While fillers are not normally expected to enter blood stream, there are rare cases of accidental injection into blood vessels which could pose some additional risk. Given all, I concur that postponing these treatments to after pregnancy and breastfeeding is a more prudent approach. I hope it helps and good luck!
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May 31, 2021
Answer: Filler during Pregnancy Hi and thank you for your question! You are absolutely correct in saying that the reason we do not do and recommend filler injections during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is because filler injections have not been studied during these periods. As elective cosmetic procedures, most clinicians would agree that it would be better not to do these treatments out of abundance of caution and to avoid any risks (no matter how small and unlikely it is) to the baby and mother. Additionally, given the significant changes that body undergoes during these periods, including fluid shifts and redistribution in the body, the results of filler treatment might be less predictable. While fillers are not normally expected to enter blood stream, there are rare cases of accidental injection into blood vessels which could pose some additional risk. Given all, I concur that postponing these treatments to after pregnancy and breastfeeding is a more prudent approach. I hope it helps and good luck!
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May 28, 2021
Answer: Fillers and pregnancy Hi, thanks for your question. You're right. We have no science that can tell us what the effects of HA fillers are on either pregnancy or nursing, in other words we can't confirm that it's unsafe but we also can't confirm that it is, so responsible injectors and doctors prefer to err on the side of caution when it comes to filler treatments for pregnant and nursing women. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to your provider or doctor.
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May 28, 2021
Answer: Fillers and pregnancy Hi, thanks for your question. You're right. We have no science that can tell us what the effects of HA fillers are on either pregnancy or nursing, in other words we can't confirm that it's unsafe but we also can't confirm that it is, so responsible injectors and doctors prefer to err on the side of caution when it comes to filler treatments for pregnant and nursing women. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to your provider or doctor.
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May 4, 2021
Answer: Pregnancy & Dermal Fillers Hello RLF. You are correct. There is no evidence that a Hyaluronic Acid based dermal filler during pregnancy would be a problem. And you are also correct that there is no research on the subject.
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May 4, 2021
Answer: Pregnancy & Dermal Fillers Hello RLF. You are correct. There is no evidence that a Hyaluronic Acid based dermal filler during pregnancy would be a problem. And you are also correct that there is no research on the subject.
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October 21, 2021
Answer: It has not been studied on pregnant women The reason why Hyaluronic acids are not advised on pregnant women is because it has not been studied on pregnant women. There may not be a risk, however, because it is unknown, it is safer not to administer on pregnant women.
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October 21, 2021
Answer: It has not been studied on pregnant women The reason why Hyaluronic acids are not advised on pregnant women is because it has not been studied on pregnant women. There may not be a risk, however, because it is unknown, it is safer not to administer on pregnant women.
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