Ep 10: On Fillers, the COVID-19 Vaccine & Safe Aesthetic Treatments

Dermatology Weekly Flash Briefing - The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine apparently causes swelling and inflammation in patients with cosmetic facial fillers. The FDA advisory committee reviewing the new Moderna vaccine, has come out to state this very specific side effect that has involved several trial participants who have had cosmetic facial fillers. Dr. Teo Wan Lin shares the science behind this, and other potential complications that may occur as a result of this immunological reaction. Overall, the benefits of vaccination outweighs the risks- but if you are considering getting a filler injection in the midst of this pandemic, it may be time to consider cosmetic treatments that are “vaccine-compatible”. Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes: https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/; Instagram: @drteowanlin; Youtube: http://bit.ly/35rjbve Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.