How Illness Impacts the Safety and Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are a popular choice for enhancing facial volume and smoothing wrinkles. However, being sick or feeling unwell can influence your treatment. In this blog post, we’ll explain four ways how illness impacts the safety and effectiveness of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Here’s what you need to know and how to plan your appointments accordingly.

4 Ways Illness Impacts the Safety and Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers

1. Immune System Response and Inflammation

When you’re sick, your immune system is already activated to fight off illness.

So, receiving dermal fillers during this time may increase the risk of swelling or prolonged inflammation at the injection site. And this can affect the overall outcome of the treatment. 

2. Potential for Increased Side Effects

Another way illness impacts the safety and effectiveness of hyaluronic acid fillers is by heightening your body’s sensitivity to injections. This may lead to more noticeable side effects, such as:

• Swelling
• Redness
• Bruising

Therefore, waiting until you’ve fully recovered can minimize these risks and provide a smoother healing process.

3. Reduced Healing Capacity

When your body is battling illness, it may have a reduced capacity for healing. This can slow down the recovery process following filler injections, potentially prolonging discomfort or delaying optimal results.

4. Risk of Infection

Flu-like symptoms often involve compromised immunity, increasing the likelihood of infection at the injection site. Avoiding filler treatments while sick reduces this risk and supports a safer healing experience.

Schedule a Dermal Filler Appointment Today!

Ready to take the next step with dermal fillers? If so, please call us to schedule a consultation with one of our highly skilled and experienced injectors.

And make sure you’re feeling well on the day of your appointment. If you’re sick, we’re happy to reschedule your visit for another date!