1. Is restylane (or any other lip filler) safe for people with an auto immune disease (currently in remission)? 2. How effective, aesthetic & safe are fat transfers? Are they permanent?
Answer: Fillers and autoimmune disease It is always best to check with your rheumatologist first and ask him if it is safe for you to receive filler injections. Always seek treatment from a qualified professional. Good luck!
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Answer: Fillers and autoimmune disease It is always best to check with your rheumatologist first and ask him if it is safe for you to receive filler injections. Always seek treatment from a qualified professional. Good luck!
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May 17, 2016
Answer: Lip Filler safety Thank you for your questionAlthough I am not a Rheumatologist I have had many patients over the years with autoimmune disease who have posed this question to their doctors and in my experience they have all been given clearance for treatment with Restylane. In the setting of remission I have found no difference in my patients with autoimmune disease and those without. Patients in the midst of a flare up are best to hold off until there symptoms are under controlFat is an excellent option for adding volume to the upper face and certain areas of the lower face as well. I have not found fat to be permanent but long lasting. I do not feel fat in the lips is the best option and believe Restylane is a better alternative To be safe it is probably best to check with your doctor to be sure they have no objection with you undergoing treatmentBest of LuckDrG
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May 17, 2016
Answer: Lip Filler safety Thank you for your questionAlthough I am not a Rheumatologist I have had many patients over the years with autoimmune disease who have posed this question to their doctors and in my experience they have all been given clearance for treatment with Restylane. In the setting of remission I have found no difference in my patients with autoimmune disease and those without. Patients in the midst of a flare up are best to hold off until there symptoms are under controlFat is an excellent option for adding volume to the upper face and certain areas of the lower face as well. I have not found fat to be permanent but long lasting. I do not feel fat in the lips is the best option and believe Restylane is a better alternative To be safe it is probably best to check with your doctor to be sure they have no objection with you undergoing treatmentBest of LuckDrG
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