Can dentists feel lip fillers?

Question

I am wondering if lips feel differently to oral surgeons/dentists, or if the lips still feel like normal lips?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

with enough filler and especially with silicone or implant, the lips feel different.  But that shouldn't effect what the dentist has to do.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Yes.  If there is a significant amount of filler in the lips, then they typically have a different, slightly firmer feel, which any medical professional would be able to determine.  And any lumps, bumps or irregularities would be noticed, as well.All the best,

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

When fillers are injected, they will often be able to be palpated underneath the skin.  Especially immediately after treatment of the lips, filler material will be more prominent because of tissue swelling.  Generally, if injected correctly, filler should not be obvious to the eye.

Margaret Weiss, MD · Answer

Yes, a dentist will most likely be able to feel if you have had fillers done in your lips. It’s not anything too obvious, but the lips will have a firmer texture due to the filler gel.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

If you can feel any bumps on the inside of the mouth then your dentist will too.  It should not be clinically visible, however.  Best, Dr. Green

Can dentists feel lip fillers?

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