Will my lip piercing (vertical labret) be an issue when I get lip fillers?

Question

Hi I am planning on getting 1-2ml of restalyne in my lips but was told by one nurse that the filler would leak out of my pierced lip if injected in that area. The piecing goes through the middle of my bottom lip and is fully healed. I don’t know how deep the fillers are injected so am unsure whether what the nurse I spoke to said is accurate. Will the pierced hole be an issue when I get the fillers done?

Deborah M. Longwill, DO · Answer

Various techniques are used to inject fillers into the lips. It is tough to accurately answer your question without seeing the lip in person. However, filler should not "leak out" assuming site is completely healed. Another factor to consider is if lip symmetry will be an issue with the piercing

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Not really! However, special precautions must be taken to be sure sterility is maintained! See an expert! Dr. Aldo in sunny Scottsdale.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without examining you in person. However, assuming the piercing site is fully healed the filler should not “leak out”. Another factor to consider is your lip symmetry may be an issue with your piercing. I recommend having a consultation with an expert injector to discuss your concerns and determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear x.Ivy.x:  
Thanks
for sharing your photo. I would not expect the filler to leak from a healed
piercing scar. You can expect mild deformity as the filler fills across the
natural fibrous compartments and any other scar within the lip. In your case,
the central tubular scar from the piercing may “pull together” creating a tuft
on either side of the lower lip, but that is natural as well. Obviously then,
the more scar, the more the filler does not fill evenly. Following the single
piercing I would anticipate minimal if any deformity. 
All the best!

Gary Gesualdi, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question as sure many others have similar concerns. Obviously its not ideal to have your situation but can easily be overcome and get great results with an experienced injector.
If can be temporarily removed then by all means remove it.  Also IMHO your lips appear very plump and look beautiful. Not sure adding filler is way to go for you but huge lips are the trend past year or so.
Good luck!
Gary Gesualdi, MD 
Affordable Fillers of Chattanooga

Will my lip piercing (vertical labret) be an issue when I get lip fillers?

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