I am thinking of getting FILLERS around my mouth to reduce the look of wrinkles. I'm 52 years old and am not aging gracefully. Are these safe? I don't want any complications as a result of the filler.
Answer: Fillers Thank you MsTexas for your question. Fillers are absolutely safe to be injected around the mouth area. Typically we like to use hyaluronic acid fillers in these areas. Restylane and Juvederm are indicated to last up to 6 months and can help with your own collagen reproduction. You may experience some swelling and or bruising which should go down shortly after and can be covered up with some make up. Consult with your Board certified provider for a consultation and make sure you are a proper candidate for these injections. Best of luck.
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Answer: Fillers Thank you MsTexas for your question. Fillers are absolutely safe to be injected around the mouth area. Typically we like to use hyaluronic acid fillers in these areas. Restylane and Juvederm are indicated to last up to 6 months and can help with your own collagen reproduction. You may experience some swelling and or bruising which should go down shortly after and can be covered up with some make up. Consult with your Board certified provider for a consultation and make sure you are a proper candidate for these injections. Best of luck.
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Answer: Dermal fillers Hi @MsTexas. In general, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are safe. Restylane is great choice when it comes to wrinkles around the mouth. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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Answer: Dermal fillers Hi @MsTexas. In general, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are safe. Restylane is great choice when it comes to wrinkles around the mouth. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Are fillers safe for around the mouth? Thank you for your question! Yes, in general, fillers are safe. Restylane is great when it comes to wrinkles around the mouth, and it was the first hyaluronic acid filler to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As always, please visit and consult with a Board Certified physician to determine what will work best with your skin to achieve your desired results.Best wishes,Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Are fillers safe for around the mouth? Thank you for your question! Yes, in general, fillers are safe. Restylane is great when it comes to wrinkles around the mouth, and it was the first hyaluronic acid filler to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As always, please visit and consult with a Board Certified physician to determine what will work best with your skin to achieve your desired results.Best wishes,Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Filler safety Great question. In general, fillers are very safe to use. This is particularly true for hyaluronic acid fillers (which is partly why they are the most common type of filler used). The highest risk areas for any adverse reaction are the cheek and the lip. The most common unwanted side effects are bruising, infection, and nodule formation. While the risk of these actually happening is low, it can be lowered even further by using an experienced doctor and sterile technique. Warm regards.
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Filler safety Great question. In general, fillers are very safe to use. This is particularly true for hyaluronic acid fillers (which is partly why they are the most common type of filler used). The highest risk areas for any adverse reaction are the cheek and the lip. The most common unwanted side effects are bruising, infection, and nodule formation. While the risk of these actually happening is low, it can be lowered even further by using an experienced doctor and sterile technique. Warm regards.
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January 31, 2018
Answer: Safe fillers around the mouth Injectable dermal fillers such as those in the Juvederm and Restylane families (hyaluronic acid-based), and others, are very safe to use around the mouth. Sometimes there can be mild swelling for 1-2 days, and bruising for up to 1 weeks is also possible depending on various factors (e.g. whether you take blood thinners, etc). Also, tiny bumps can form (the filler gel bunching up) that you can feel but can't see, but these aren't that common, and they go away in most cases within a few weeks but can be dissolved immediately if they bug you. Overall the vast majority of patients are very happy with their results. Most importantly is to find a highly trained and experienced cosmetic physician injector such as a dermatologist to optimize results & safety.
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January 31, 2018
Answer: Safe fillers around the mouth Injectable dermal fillers such as those in the Juvederm and Restylane families (hyaluronic acid-based), and others, are very safe to use around the mouth. Sometimes there can be mild swelling for 1-2 days, and bruising for up to 1 weeks is also possible depending on various factors (e.g. whether you take blood thinners, etc). Also, tiny bumps can form (the filler gel bunching up) that you can feel but can't see, but these aren't that common, and they go away in most cases within a few weeks but can be dissolved immediately if they bug you. Overall the vast majority of patients are very happy with their results. Most importantly is to find a highly trained and experienced cosmetic physician injector such as a dermatologist to optimize results & safety.
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