Can I get lip filler if I currently have braces and will the filler interfere with future procedures?

Question

I am a male with a thin upper lip not in balance with the lower lip, I would like to get lip filler in my upper lip to balance this out, now the problem is that I have braces and am planning to get bimax and rhinoplasty. Will lipfiller interfere with these procedures and will having braces be a problem? Thank you

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

That’s a really thoughtful question, and I completely understand where you’re coming from. Having braces won’t prevent you from getting lip filler—the filler is placed in the soft tissue of the lips, so the braces inside your mouth won’t interfere at all.

Since you’re planning on having bimaxillary surgery and rhinoplasty, the main thing to think about is how your lips may change afterward. Lip filler is temporary, usually lasting 6–12 months, so if you do it now it won’t interfere with your surgeries. The only thing is that your lip position and proportions may look different after jaw surgery, which means the filler results could change and may need to be adjusted later.

If your thin upper lip is something that really bothers you right now, it’s completely reasonable to do filler for a confidence boost, knowing it’s not permanent. Many of my patients choose this approach, while others prefer to wait until after their surgeries so their lips can be balanced around their “final” facial structure.

In short: braces are not an issue, filler won’t interfere with your future procedures, but you may need some fine-tuning after your surgeries.

If it were me giving advice, I’d say it comes down to how much the imbalance bothers you now versus whether you’d prefer to wait and treat everything once your other procedures are done.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Yes, you will be able to have lip filler even with braces and a rhinoplasty planned. Be sure to visit with an experienced injector for treatment.  She/He can help you achieve more of the look you are wanting with your lips.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I don’t think getting fillers would interfere with your upcoming procedures, but to know for sure you would need to ask those providers.
Most people have a lower lip that’s bigger than their upper lip.
I generally avoid injecting only the upper lip because it tends to look unnatural. I almost exclusively, treat both the upper and lower lip and usually maintain a natural ratio between the two lips because that’s what looks correct. 
Each provider will have their own way of doing things, and there is substantial discrepancy in both skills and experience when it comes to these treatments.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Can I get lip filler if I currently have braces and will the filler interfere with future procedures?

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