I am 33 years old female. I have RA and use Humira weekly. My doctor whom does my Xeomin injections refrains from doing any temporary facial fillers due to Humira. I’ve lost one volume from my cheek bones and I have deeper nasal folds and really like to get fillers. The doctors says fillers and Humira contradict and I might get infection. Is that true?
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December 3, 2017
Answer: My doctor has told me that fillers and Humira contradict and that I might get an infection. Is that true?
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Thank you for your question. BOTOX® typically works very nicely to temporarily smooth away lines and wrinkles on the forehead and between your eyebrows, as these are dynamic expression lines. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, typically work best for lines and creases in the mid-face area, such ...
