Age and fillers use: is 26 years of age okay to get fillers?

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I have pigmentation problem therefore i always go for skin checkup. Today i visited a new doctor so he told me why dont you go for fillers i said i was never told to do it. He said you should think about it. Now im worried i want to know about getting fillers in 26 years of age is ok or not. Apart from this i also want to know whether it will be as normal as other procedures. How i would know about its side effects..

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have fillers at 26. Allergies and side effects are rare, but you may have some swelling, which will resolve in 1-2 weeks. Hope that helps.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Twenty-six years old is not too early for non-surgical procedures, such as Botox, fillers and injectable volumizers--so long as these are actually needed. Nowadays, a more appropriate question might be  "When is it too late"  to get noninvasive, non-aggressive treatments. The fact is I have treated my daughters-in-law with these kinds of injectables at younger ages than this. However, your question does not give any information about what the doctor intends to treat. If you have pronounced wrinkles upon motion of the muscles of facial expression, then Botox (or Dysport or Xeomin) may be needed. If you have wrinkles when those muscles are at rest (i.e. static wrinkles), then fillers would be appropriate. And if you have any premature jowl formation, say drooping around the mouth, etc. then a volumizer might be in order. So, once again, the question is not so much at what age to get these interventions, but whether you actually need them. You would be wise to consult with a board certified aesthetic physician before agreeing to proceed with any form of treatment and also ask to see his/her personal before and after photos. Best of luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is fine to get fillers at 26 years old.  They are not used however to treat hyperpigmentation.  They are used to add volume or disguise contour irregularities.  I recommend speaking to the doctor who advised you to use them to clarify the intended results from treatment.  They have very few side effects.  Some people do experience bruising and swelling at the treatment area.  This usually resolves over 7-14 days.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  26 is certainly old enough to use dermal fillers but I would only recommend them if it is something that you are interested in.  Generally fillers do not improve pigmentation, only the amount of volume present in parts of the face.  See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I have used fillers on patients of your age who want more volume in different areas, like in their cheeks or lips.  You would have to be seen in person to see what might be reasonable for you.

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