Modern COVID vaccine causes swelling and inflammation in patients using cosmetic facial fillers

The FDA advisory committee that analyzes the new Modern vaccine noted a specific side effect involving several study participants who use cosmetic facial fillers.

The local board certified dermatologist, Dr. Shirley Chi, explains what the FDA committee noted.

“In these cases, all patients had swelling and inflammation in the area that received the filling. Some patients received cheek filling six months before the vaccine and one patient had a lip filling two days after the vaccine. All were treated with steroids and anti- histamines and all their reactions resolved, “she said.

Millions of people have administered cosmetic facial fillers to smooth out fine lines, wrinkles and enhance cheeks and lips. Chi says the reaction to the vaccine is immunological.

“Your immune system, which causes inflammation, is accelerated when you get a vaccine, this is how it should work. So it makes sense that you would see an immune response in certain areas where they see some substance that is not a natural substance in your body, “says Chi.

Chi also says not to let that stop him from getting the vaccine when his turn comes and that all reactions to the dermal fillers were easily dealt with by the medical team.