If someone is allergic to penicillin, are dermal filler safe to use?

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Ramona Behshad, MD · Answer

Penicillin allergic patients can receive dermal fillers. There is no cross reactivity between penicillin and dermal fillers (hyaluronic acid, Radiesse, Sculptra). I have safely injected many patients with penicillin allergy.

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Most commonly used dermal filler Is Hyarulonic acid. though uncommon,late or recurrent inflammatory reactions can occur with this filler,however no known cross reaction with penicillin.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There is no issue with getting fillers if you have an allergy to penicillin. I have safely injected many people with penicillin allergies and have experienced no issues. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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