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

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Not sure what type of filler it is, but can you get facial filler a month prior to a total knee replacement?

Shahnoos Mahdavi, MD · Answer

Greeting. Most fillers complications are mild and transient ,so a minimum waiting period of 2-4 weeks after filler injection is generally recommended before elective knee surgery, provided there are no ongoing adverse effects such as swelling, nodules or sign of infection.

Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD · Answer

Yes — in most cases it’s totally fine to get facial filler a month before a knee replacement, as long as your surgeon gives the green light. Fillers stay put where they’re injected and don’t interfere with anesthesia or joint surgery.

The main thing is making sure you’re fully healed with no redness, swelling, or signs of infection before your surgery. And since every orthopedic surgeon has their own rules, it’s worth a quick check-in with them just to be sure.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. In general, getting facial fillers a month prior to a total knee replacement is typically considered safe, as long as you're in good overall health and have no contraindications that might affect your surgery or healing. Since facial fillers are non-invasive and localized, they generally won’t interfere with the knee replacement procedure itself. However, it’s important to keep in mind that any surgical procedure, including a knee replacement, involves a recovery period, and you’ll want to ensure your body is in the best condition possible before undergoing major surgery. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

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.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

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.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

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.

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

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