As aesthetic doctors, patient safety always comes first. That’s why we avoid dermal fillers or biostimulators in people with active autoimmune conditions.
Here’s why:
🔹 Exaggerated Immune Response
An already overactive immune system can react unpredictably to injected materials — even the safest products. This raises the risk of inflammatory nodules, granulomas, or prolonged swelling.
🔹 Higher Risk of Flare-Ups
Injectable treatments may trigger a flare of the underlying autoimmune condition. Stress and local tissue injury can act as immune triggers.
🔹 Poor Healing
Autoimmune activity often impairs collagen balance, wound healing, and tissue repair. This can mean slower recovery, bruising, or irregular results.
🔹 Increased Risk of Infection
Many patients with autoimmune disease take immunosuppressants. These medications make it harder to fight bacteria, raising the risk of post-procedure infection.
🔹 Unpredictable Outcomes
Biostimulators rely on the body’s healing and collagen-building ability. With immune dysregulation, the response may be exaggerated (fibrosis, lumps) or absent (no visible improvement).
🔹 Ethical Responsibility
Doctors must always weigh benefit against risk. In active autoimmune disease, the risks outweigh the cosmetic benefits.
💡 Every patient deserves a personalised plan. If your autoimmune disease is well-controlled and stable, your AAMSSA registered aesthetic doctor will consult with your specialist before considering treatment.