Can You Smoke and Get Dermal Fillers?

Question

I am trying to quit but am stuck at 1-2 a day. However, I am wondering if it normal for people who smoke to receive restylane, juvederm, botox, etc. Please let me know if this is fine. Thank you, Deni

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Smoking is not a contraindication to getting fillers and botox.  It is done all the time and without problems usually.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @DeniJ.  Smoking is not a contraindication to get fillers and botox. That being said, the results do not last as long as they do in the non-smokers. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It is fine to receive fillers whle smoking but smoking has been gnerally associated with premature aging of the skin so it seems somewhat contradictory.

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD, FACS · Answer

I have several patients that smoke and do well with fillers. In my opinion, the results do not last as long as they do in the nonsmokers. Unlike surgery, incisional healing is not of concern. Perhaps having the filler placed will help you to quit completely.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

There is no contraindication to treatments with fillers while you are an active smoker. However, your risk of bruising and swelling is greater.  Good luck with your efforts at smoking cessation.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Smoking itself can cause more facial depression lines especially aorund the mouth.  It can also impact wound healing.  You can have fillers but be wary of the risks associated with smoking.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Smoking is NOT a contraindications to having Filler (Restylane, Juvederm etc) treatments. We all have patients who smoke who receive Botox and filler treatments.
However, there is NO doubt that smoking ages and thins your skin and this is only made much worse if you throw in sun exposure, or worse tanning bed exposure.  So, if you REALLY want to improve your skin greatly, knock off the smoking. Save the money and spend it on a nice thing for yourself.

Dr. Peter Aldea

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

As has been said, smoking is not a contradiciion to fillers like it is in surgery but since smokers wrinkle and purse their lips more than others, why bother with expensive fillers until you quit smoking???

Can You Smoke and Get Dermal Fillers?

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