Are fillers safe for someone who has rosacea? Might they cause the condition to worsen or trigger a flare up?

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Early 20’s, very olive complected. Itchy rash started unilaterally by temple and eventually spread to entire cheek areas. I still question my dx but in the event I do have rosacea I thought I’d gather information before getting filers.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question. Fillers should not aggravate your rosacea. Consult with an experienced injector to find out which product would be best for you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can have fillers with Rosacea. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. For rosacea, I like a combination approach, using lasers (ProYellow, Pulsed Dye/Vbeam, Excel V), peels and botox to the cheeks. This makes dramatic changes in color and symptoms. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Nicholas Gentry, MD · Answer

You may notice a slightly more pronounced redness for the first couple of days but it should not be a problem. BBL laser treatments are quite effective for Rosacea

Kambiz Golchin, MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS(ORL-HNS) · Answer

Dear Tulip03
Thank you for your question. There is no evidence to suggest that fillers will exacerbate rosacea. A common temporary side effects of Hyaluronic acid fillers is a mild blush, and while this may be more pronounced in the Rosacea patient, it typically resolves in 24 hours or less. However, always make sure you have an experienced injector. 
Hope this helps!
Best Wishes,
Mr Golchin

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