Is it safe to get the flu shot and dermal fillers the next day?

Question

Is there any contraindications and if so why? I recently had the flu shot and received dermal lip fillers the day after. I was concerned as protocols say you need to wait 2 weeks after any vaccine to do dermal fillers.

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Some vaccines, particularly COVID-19 vaccines have been associated with rare delayed hypersensitivity reactions in people with dermal fillers. These reactions include:

- Swelling or inflammation at filler sites (even if injected months earlier) 
- Tenderness or erythema at the filler site

These effects are immune-mediated and thought to result from the vaccine activating the immune system, which in turn may "recognise" the filler material as foreign and lead a reaction.

It is recommended to wait 2-4weeks after a vaccination.

Oakville Plastic Surgery &amp; Medspa · Answer

Yes you should separate the time you receive any vaccine with the timing of your fillers. Vaccines stimulate the immune system. Since fillers are an implant, we want the body to accept the fillers without any complications. This is a recommendation you should respect in the future.

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