Steroid Injection to Correct Fat Injections?

March 11, 2009
Asked By:karkinos in Cyprus

Can steroid injection(s) be used to treat fat grafting over-injection on the inner part of the upper eyelid? Thank you in advance.

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March 11, 2009

Answer: Yes and no

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March 11, 2009

Answer: Yes and no

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November 1, 2013

Answer: Time and massage first followed by steroids if lump persists

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November 1, 2013

Answer: Time and massage first followed by steroids if lump persists

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 13, 2010

Answer: Steroids may help firmness after fat grafting

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 13, 2010

Answer: Steroids may help firmness after fat grafting

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2009

Answer: Lump treatment after fat grafting of upper eyelid

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2009

Answer: Lump treatment after fat grafting of upper eyelid

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 11, 2013

Answer: Be very careful with steroid injections

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 11, 2013

Answer: Be very careful with steroid injections

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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