Can I get a lip wax two hours prior to Juvederm lip injections?

Question

Unfortunately, both my nurse and my aesthetician are booked solid and I can only get in with both of them on the same day. I get waxed every two weeks and I have had lip injections before.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

If there is any residual redness or swelling following your wax treatment, having lip injections should be postponed.  It is not recommended to inject an area wherein the skin may already have some irritation.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and I would strongly advise you not to have both of them on the same day, if possible.  Waxing can cause swelling and inflammation to the area – and so will the filler – and that means you will have more than the normally expected swelling if both are done close together on the same day.  Having your lips waxed will not affect the filler itself but will affect what happens after.

Jennifer Rullan, MD · Answer

There should be no problem waxing before lip injections with fillers.  Just make sure you inform the provider injecting your lips.  Take care.

Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Answer

Great questions. I would advise having the wax prior to any injections. There shouldn't be any issues. In your case i would just advise your injector so they are aware. Best of Luck

Can I get a lip wax two hours prior to Juvederm lip injections?

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