lip injections while breastfeeding: better safe

Can I get lip injections if I'm breastfeeding? I've heard conflicting opinions and my regular doctor wasn't sure either.

Most responsible injectors will refuse to treat breastfeeding clients because there's not enough safety data on fillers passing into breast milk. Even though HA fillers are biodegradable, the risk isn't worth it. Better to wait until you're done nursing.

I asked three different clinics about this when I was nursing my second kid. Two said 'probably fine' which was a red flag, one said absolutely not and explained why. The honest injector told me that even though no studies show harm, the lidocaine in fillers is the bigger concern for a nursing infant. She also said that hormonal changes during breastfeeding can make you swell more and heal weirdly. I decided to wait. While waiting, I researched lip injections treatment safety guidelines extensively and found that all major professional organizations recommend postponing. Six months after weaning, I got them done with no complications. Your baby's health comes first, lips can wait.