Can I get dermal filler in my lips if I am currently on antibiotics for a staph infection which is on my breast?

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I had a breast augmentation and lift 2 months ago and have just been diagnosed with a staph infection. Now I am wanting to dermal filler in the lips. Is this ok?

Dana Goldberg, MD · Answer

Most likely you would be just fine, but there are some risks, and I don’t think they are worth taking. First, if you get an infection within the filler, it can lead to permanent changes in your lips. This is rare and extremely unlikely, but the consequences can be devastating. Second, even if you don’t get an infection, filler that is exposed to bacteria can lead to nodules or granulomas. These are hard areas of scar tissue that may be permanent. Again, this is rare, but I wouldn’t take the chance.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

I would recommend completing the antibiotics and receive lip injections a week after. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Yes. There is no contraindication injecting a dermal filler in the lips, just because a patient is on antibiotics for a different reason.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Even though the site of infection is not in close proximity to your face , I would rather wait till you finish your treatment and get fillers once the infection has been properly treated.

Avron Lipschitz, MD · Answer

Avoid injectables while you are undergoing treatment for infections. Wait until your surgeon clears you from the staph infection.

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Can I get dermal filler in my lips if I am currently on antibiotics for a staph infection which is on my breast?

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