Can steroid injection(s) be used to treat fat grafting over-injection on the inner part of the upper eyelid? Thank you in advance.
Answer: Yes and no Steroid injections can often reduce inflammation and cause atrophy of tissues, including of fat injections, so yes. They cannot dislodge firm fat grafts that are composed of heavy fibrous (scar) tissue, rubbery grafts, or long-term inflammatory nodules, which must be removed surgically. Attempting to dislodge these nodules with sterid injections causes the more delicate tissues around the lumps to dissolve, creating a crater... with the nodule still there. Your board certified plastic surgeon can help with guiding you through the process of which technique is most beneficial and when.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Yes and no Steroid injections can often reduce inflammation and cause atrophy of tissues, including of fat injections, so yes. They cannot dislodge firm fat grafts that are composed of heavy fibrous (scar) tissue, rubbery grafts, or long-term inflammatory nodules, which must be removed surgically. Attempting to dislodge these nodules with sterid injections causes the more delicate tissues around the lumps to dissolve, creating a crater... with the nodule still there. Your board certified plastic surgeon can help with guiding you through the process of which technique is most beneficial and when.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Time and massage first followed by steroids if lump persists Time will usually result in resolution of lumps following fat injection. Massage can speed this process. Kenalog (steroid) injections also help but can result in atrophy of surrounding tissues and should be used conservatively.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Time and massage first followed by steroids if lump persists Time will usually result in resolution of lumps following fat injection. Massage can speed this process. Kenalog (steroid) injections also help but can result in atrophy of surrounding tissues and should be used conservatively.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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May 13, 2010
Answer: Steroids may help firmness after fat grafting
Kenalog injections may help improve firmness and swelling of injected fat. This is also often combined with gentle massage, which help speed up the process
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Answer: Steroids may help firmness after fat grafting
Kenalog injections may help improve firmness and swelling of injected fat. This is also often combined with gentle massage, which help speed up the process
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March 12, 2009
Answer: Lump treatment after fat grafting of upper eyelid Upper eyelid fat grafting should be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon to avoid complications such as palpable lumps and nodules. If this occurs, you may consider TAC injection or surgical excision. The amount, density, depth, and focalization of the fat should be assessed to determine the appropriate treatment.
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Answer: Lump treatment after fat grafting of upper eyelid Upper eyelid fat grafting should be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon to avoid complications such as palpable lumps and nodules. If this occurs, you may consider TAC injection or surgical excision. The amount, density, depth, and focalization of the fat should be assessed to determine the appropriate treatment.
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December 11, 2013
Answer: Be very careful with steroid injections Yes, steroid injections can be used to correct fat injections, but it has to be done extremely carefully. A very small amount of kenolog could be used to correct any deformity. Care to avoid injecting too superficial other wise skin pigmentation could occur.
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Answer: Be very careful with steroid injections Yes, steroid injections can be used to correct fat injections, but it has to be done extremely carefully. A very small amount of kenolog could be used to correct any deformity. Care to avoid injecting too superficial other wise skin pigmentation could occur.
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