Can You Get Lip Fillers While You Are Pregnant?

25th April, 2022

Being pregnant undoubtedly forces you to consider all of the things you can and can’t any longer do, which can leave you with a lot of questions. This might include asking yourself whether lip fillers are safe during pregnancy.

At Revolution Aesthetics, we employ the safest practices, ensuring that our lip augmentation treatments - as with all our treatments - are not only visually appealing but also follow the strictest medical guidance.

Here’s our guide on lip fillers and whether you should or shouldn’t undergo lip filler treatment during pregnancy.

Are lip fillers safe during pregnancy?

There have been no extensive or scientific studies to support or go against the use of dermal fillers during pregnancy, although there may be some potential side effects for those who undergo lip filler treatment.

Therefore, while you are pregnant or lactating, it may be preferable to be ‘better safe than sorry’ and refrain from using lip filler during this time. Lip fillers have not yet been thoroughly tried and tested on pregnant women, so medical specialists aren't exactly sure what effect - if any - this type of filler could have on a pregnant woman and their baby.

The NHS does not provide practical guidance or recommendations on receiving lip fillers while pregnant. However, they have stated that after completing a clinical study, it is not advised to receive Botox injections if you are pregnant or actively breastfeeding, as do most practitioners.

Due to their shifting pregnancy hormones and the effects of pregnancy, pregnant and lactating women should avoid Botox and fillers as they can interfere with blood flow and produce edema (or swelling). Therefore, you should take the same caution with lip fillers to avoid you and your baby suffering from any risks and side effects.

With all that being said, pregnant patients should not worry if they have had fillers before they knew they were pregnant. Though any risk is bad, Botox injections (not to be confused with lip fillers) could cause potential risks for the mother, but not the baby.

What complications could arise?

Following a lip filler procedure, the afflicted region may seem red, painful, and swollen. Any inflammation or bruising should go away within a few days, and if it does not go down after this time, medical attention should be sought. Before and after undergoing lip injections, you should be guided and informed on how to control and prevent the risk of any potential side effects from the injection.

Dermal filler complications vary depending on whether the surgery was carried out and administered properly and successfully by the practitioner, and also depending on the type of filler used. Some of the potential complications that could arise from receiving lip filler treatment include lip filler migration, infection, scarring, a lumpy appearance forming under the skin, pain, bleeding at the area of injection, and tissue death.

You run the risk of damaging your lips if you do not acquire lip filler treatment from a professionally skilled and experienced healthcare practitioner. If your practitioner is undertrained and unqualified, your lips might permanently expand, the tissue around your lips could perish, the lip filler could stiffen, or the injection sites could get infected or irritated.

It is critical that you discuss all of your concerns with your plastic surgeon or aesthetician, including any issues that need immediate attention. Since dermal filler injections could create serious complications, it is crucial to ensure that your treatment is conducted by approved lip filler practitioners, who are aware of the dangers and are equipped to deliver a treatment you’re pleased with.

Even though favourable outcomes are anticipated from your procedure, it is important to be transparent about the process. If you feel dissatisfied, and don’t feel 100% pleased with the result of your lip filler treatment, you should speak with the medical professional who carried out the injection at the clinic where you were treated.

If you experience any complications after the injection, such as droopiness and lumps, you should get in touch with them immediately and pursue any aftercare advice provided.

Turn to Revolution Aesthetics for expert advice

Although it's uncertain what kind of impact filler can have on you and your baby if it is used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, professionals agree that it's best to avoid the injection altogether.

However, there are a variety of filler alternatives available, and you should speak with your dermatologist and health professionals to determine which is best for you during your pregnancy.

Consult with our team of highly skilled medical consultants and practitioners to determine which beauty treatments are safe and acceptable for you during pregnancy.

For lip filler in Manchester, simply look no further than Revolution Aesthetics. We provide a reputable and professional lip filler treatment using hyaluronic acid. Our trained practitioners will use a specialist cosmetic treatment, after comprehensive consultation and thorough examination of the face, to produce defined and symmetrical plump lips that will leave you with the look and volume they desire.