Don’t: Ignore Your Medical History
“So that previous problems aren’t repeated, it’s important to discuss if you have ever had a reaction to an injectable, and what happened,” says Dr. Hartman. A few questions he asks his patients to ensure optimal safety: “Have you ever felt like you were over-treated or under-treated? Was treatment discomfort a concern? Would the client like to use a pre-numbing cream or try nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to make for a more enjoyable experience?”
Charlotte, NC dermatologist Gilly Munavalli, MD adds that it’s crucial to let your doctor know if you plan to get a vaccine (Influenza, Shingles, COVID-19) close to treatment time. “They may want to you hold on your injection appointment in the case of dermal fillers for two weeks after the vaccine, he says. “It’s also important to keep track of the type of fillers you have had and where they are placed. In the event of a delayed inflammatory reaction, that information can help guide treatment, which may include dissolving the filler. The doctor should keep accurate records of this information and you, of course, should have access to those records for your own medical filers. There is good published evidence that fillers can last fo more than five years, so even if a reaction happens down the line, your information can help make a difference!”
New York plastic surgeon Mokhtar Asaadi, MD adds a few other precautions: “If you have a facial infection, a cold sore, a sebaceous cyst, a history of allergic reactions to previous filler treatments or you are pregnant, stray away from receiving fillers.”
