Can I get lip injections if I'm allergic to latex?

Question

I've always been allergic to latex. If I wear a band aid that has latex in it within hours I will get blisters in the shape of the band aid. I'm not really finding a lot of info online about latex allergy in correlation with getting lip injections. Is there any risk?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes you can get lip fillers, just ask your physician to use latex free gloves and do not worry.  Use cannulas to limit complications.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern, and fillers should be safe, but if you do have an allergy history then I would recommend fat transfer which is more permanent. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area, Good Luck!

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

I have been able to inject several patients with latex allergy and sensitivity with dermal fillers and neurotoxins without any adverse effects.  There should be no cross reactivity with hyaluronic acid fillers which are typically used in lip injections and latex.  Your injector should be diligent about using latex free gloves during your visit.  Good luck

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. Dermal fillers should be safe for you. Let your physician injector know about your sensitivity so they can use latex free gloves during your treatment. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD · Answer

The short answer is yes. None of the three fillers used to inject the lips for fullness (Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero) contain latex. None of them have cross reactivity with latex either. As long as the injecting dermatologist uses vinyl or nitrile gloves, you should be fine.

Can I get lip injections if I'm allergic to latex?

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