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JCCP Clinical Advisory Group.

Advisory notice: Potential reaction between dermal fillers and Coronavirus vaccine

The JCCP Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) are aware of a potential reaction after dermal filler treatments in patients who have had, or may have, the coronavirus vaccine.

There is increasing understanding of the role of infection, including viral infection, in delayed hypersensitivity reactions1, and it should be considered that this may extend to vaccinations.

Whilst such reactions are perceived as being very rare with only a small number of reported cases internationally, the anticipated uptake of this vaccination highlights the need to take an informed and risk-assessed approach to dermal filler procedures.

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery highlight three incidences of facial or lip swelling in patients who had received dermal fillers which was reported to the FDA3 during clinical trials.

The JCCP CAG support the subsequent guidance provided by the ASDS, and in particular we restate the following points:

• Given currently available data, patients already treated with dermal fillers should not be discouraged or precluded from receiving vaccines of any kind. Similarly, patients who have had vaccines should not be precluded from receiving dermal fillers in the future.

• JCCP encourages its members to continue their current practices with regards to dermal fillers including obtaining a pertinent medical history on all patients.

• It is the position of JCCP that dermal fillers should be administered by competent practitioners who are experts in both the injection of dermal fillers and management of complications arising from them.

Regulated healthcare professionals have a duty to promote health and prevent ill health and the JCCP CAG believe that this extends to positive reinforcement of the vaccination campaign, including encouraging patients who are receiving dermal fillers to elect to receive the Covid 19 vaccine.

As you have read reactions are extremely rare and should not put you off having the vaccine if you have, or want to have fillers.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

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