Am I a candidate for fillers with autoimmune disease and nodules?

Yes, you should be able to have fillers. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. Symmetry and volume of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question! Yes, you should be able to have fillers. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. Symmetry and volume of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck!

It's hard to know if you would respond to the nodules. Some patients with autoimmune disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, may have an increased risk of reaction to the fillers. I think it is okay to try filler treatment but I would let your physician know about your medical history and I would stick to hyaluronic acid based fillers like Restylane and Juvederm which could be reversed with hyaluronidase if need be.