Contraindications for soft tissue augmentation are:
- Isotretinoin for 6 months prior or following treatment because it may increase chances of keloid-like scarring
- Collagen/scarring/connective tissue disorders
- Lupus for patients seeking bovine or porcine collagen.Other products may cause flare-ups as well.
- Active diseases may affect outcome or increase risks
- Diabetes may affect outcome or increase risks
- Coagulation problems
- Excessive oral plaque or dental abscesses
- Herpes labialis
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Psychological conditions
