What you need to know about COVID-19 Vaccine and cosmetic fillers

Well, we’re at a stage where we’d do anything to get rid of Coronavirus and be back to normal life, and the Covid-19 vaccines developed so far are our only way out (Doctors say!). With minimal side effects on the health side, headlines linked the vaccines to filler swelling actually made everyone crazy on the web.

So what’s true and what’s not and what do doctors have to say?

The best data available comes from the FDA review and other official parties showing that 3 participants out of 15.184 in a clinical trial reported face swelling 2 days after receiving the Moderna vaccine, and the face swelling happened in the area of their face where they had the fillers. 

Mary L. Stevenson, M.D assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health told SELF magazine that “this type of reaction is rare but not unheard of in people who've had cosmetic fillers”, stating that it was temporary and the patients got treated with antihistamines or steroids.

But questions remain in our heads, as many people either cancelled their fillers appointments or are having second thoughts about taking any Covid-19 vaccine. Keep scrolling to read all the info we gathered on this issue.

The cases in point had pre or post-vaccine fillers?

All three cases had fillers prior to the vaccination.

So if we have fillers, should we take the vaccine or not?

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)  has released  a guidance stating that “patients already treated with dermal fillers should not be discouraged or precluded from receiving vaccines of any kind.” However, if you have had a history of allergies before, it’s better to contact your doctor and discuss it with him.

If I do experience side effects, what should I expect?

Primarily, it's facial swelling and redness of the area where you have the fillers, and it’s only temporary. Contact your doctor who will prescribe the right treatment.