Can you have facial filler 1 month before a knee replacement?

That’s a great and very important question — I’m glad you’re thinking ahead about timing and safety.

In most cases, getting facial filler one month before a knee replacement is considered safe, as long as there are no active infections or complications at the time of injection. Fillers are localized treatments and don’t interfere with orthopedic surgery or anesthesia. However, surgeons usually prefer no elective cosmetic procedures too close to major surgery, mainly to minimize even small risks of infection or inflammation that could complicate healing or antibiotic use.

I generally recommend allowing at least 2–4 weeks between filler and major surgery, which gives your body enough time to recover from the filler and for any swelling or bruising to fully resolve before your knee replacement. It’s also a good idea to let your orthopedic surgeon know about any planned cosmetic treatments — just to keep everyone aligned.

Overall, with good communication between your medical providers and proper timing, having facial filler before your surgery can be done safely.

It's always best to check with your surgeon, but in general there is no contraindication in getting facial filler one month before your knee replacement surgery. Any swelling should be resolved and the filler nicely settled within that time frame.

Having a facial filler one month prior to knee surgery can most definitely be done with very little concern. Simply make sure that the filler is done by a Plastic surgeon and Dermatologist and I would still mention your upcoming procedure.