Juvederm fillers in cheek three days before a holiday?

Question

I am flying away on holiday three days after a scheduled juvederm filler appointment in my cheek area. I've had filler in my lips in the past and the swelling usually went down within 12 hours with minimal bruising. Should I be concerned about getting them done so close to going away?

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

I have numerous individuals travelling to the Uk for filler injections and flying out a couple of days later. 99 percent of the time there are no problems particularly in the cheeks, but your surgeon must make you sign a disclaimer that you will seek medical help on holiday if required. I have a list of clinics abroad that I can contact if patients have problems overseas. As you may be aware there are other more serious side effects other than bruising with fillers that may need emergency attention such as vascular occlusion.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Clouds.
In our office, we would feel comfortable doing this 3 days before your holiday. I find that swelling with the cheeks and mid face is not as bad as the lips, but none of this is 100% predictable. I would suggest you ask your injector for some guidance.
Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling can be varied and can't be predicted. Swelling can be typical after injections and usually resolves within 1-2 weeks. I recommend injections with cannulas to limit swelling. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Hi cloudsjj,Thanks for your great question. Unfortunately, there is no way to definitively predict how long you will have swelling and/or bruising with cheek filler. In general, swelling can last up to 2 weeks, so it is possible you will still have some swelling/bruising during your holiday. However, the fact that your swelling tends to resolve very quickly is a good sign. Additionally, since lips are usually especially prone to swelling, the fact that your lips didn't swell for long is an even better sign. In the end, I think you will just have to decide whether getting the filler is worth the risk that there may be a little bit of swelling and/or bruising on your trip. Best of luck!

Sabika Karim, MBBS · Answer

Dear Cloudsjj, 
Unfortunately it cannot be guaranteed that you will have no bruising or swelling post procedure. Ideally leave at least a week before flying out of the country. This will allow for most bruising and swelling to have subsided. 
Have a fabulous holiday

Lee B. Daniel, MD · Answer

Because everyone reacts a little differently to injections, it’s difficult to say for sure if you’ll likely experience significant swelling or bruising before your trip. Generally speaking, the lips tend to bruise more easily than the cheeks, so you should be able to more easily manage the side effects of fillers in your cheeks. That said, it’s still a good idea to let your plastic surgeon’s office know that you’re planning a trip three days after your appointment and consider their professional advice.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately, there is no way to determine how long you will have swelling
and/or bruising. Typically, swelling can last up to 2 weeks. Therefore, you may
have swelling and bruising on your holiday. Only you can decide whether getting
filler is worth the risk of having swelling and/or bruising on your trip. Best
of Luck!

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

I like patients to stay in town for at least a week after having Juvederm or Restylane fillers in case they have any side effects that require treatment.  There is always a risk of bruising.

Dinesh Maini, MBChB · Answer

Hi There
Thank you for your question.
I think there are pros and cons but if you are flying then fillers 3 days before is asking for trouble. 
The question is whether you are taking a camera or not.
I would never do the treatment unless there was an extremely good reason.
No injector can promise you that you will not be the one patient who has an enormous bruise. Especially when you go up in an airplane.Besides you will have more money to spend on holiday and with the extra fun you have may feel better and not need the fillers!!
Certainly one to think over very carefully.
Have a great holiday..
Kind Regards 
Dr Dinesh Maini 
Zenith Cosmetic Clinics

Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC · Answer

In my practice, I hesitate to do cosmetic fillers if someone has an event or traveling within 2 weeks as complications do happen and its hard to fix things while away. I would be patient and wait.

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