Can I get lip fillers with colitis?

Hi. Thank you for your question. As long as your Colitis is under control with no active flare ups, you can undergo filler treatment with likely no problem at all.

As long as you don't have any active issues relating to your Colitis there should be no problem doing the lips.  I do caution however about doing large amounts of HA filler in particular Volbella, Vollure, and Voluma at one time (>3 syringes) since there has been more reports of granulomas which I believe is related to how these fillers are made and how it reacts to an immune system that has gone awry.

Yes, you can have fillers with a history of colitis. These fillers are good for lip augmentation. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Yes, although you have a history of colitis, it is safe for you to be treated with fillers (such as Juvederm, Restylane or Belotero).  Be sure to seek an experienced injector who specializes in facial aesthetics for best results.  Good luck.  

Colitis is an autoimmune condition . As long as you are stable there is no reason that you cannot have filler . I have treated patient with juvederm who have colitis ( stable) and there hasn't been any issue.I would try again. Good luck

If your colitis is under control, I see no contraindication to HA fillers.  However, I would not recommend collagen stimulating fillers such as Bellafill or Sculptra.  Fat transfer is also an option, depending on the nature of the volume loss.

So asacol is an immunomodulator which affects your immune system as a whole to help curb the bouts of colitis. While no study can prove safety either way, thinking about it theoretically, the fillers should be safe and the only issue might be the duration of fillers as the way they disappear is our own body's immune system eats them up over time and this might be different in you: it could be longer or shorter. Good luck!

I’m sorry you were unable to get the treatment you were looking forward to. I have treated many patients with colitis and other inflammatory disorders with lip filler without any adverse events. We use exclusively hyaluronic acid fillers in the lips. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be removed/ dissolved with hyaluronidase should there be a complication . Having said that, I would not anticipate any problems.  As always, please make sure you see a board certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon who is an experienced injector. Best to you.  

I do not seen any reason why you cannot have lip filler treatment with a history of well controlled colitis. I recommend you see an experienced injector for an in person consultation. Good luck. 

I don't see any reason not to get fillers.  Asacol is an anti-flammatory medication that is activated by the bacteria in your colon and is though to have a topical or local anti-inflammatory effect--not systemic.  The medication should not affect lip filler.  You may break the filler down a bit more quickly than the average person because the colitis itself--you may have more pro-inflammatory markers in the blood, but that is iffy.  I'd say go for it and get you some luscious lips!!!
Best regards,
Dr. Amy