Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Kenalog may cause dermal atrophy (thinning of the skin), but it will not affect the cartilage.
Kenalog injections are not injected into the cartilage. They are injected into the dermis. Depending upon the concentration that is used, dermal atrophy can occur, so we always use a very light concentration of cortisone to dissolve scar tissue and prevent fluid buildup in the first few months after the surgery. A cortisone shot does not dissolve cartilage and works best only within the first few months after surgery, not years after.
I did a medline search looking for cause and effect of intralesional kenalog and complications induced in cartilage. I was unable to find even a single case report noting this association. I was able to find literature on decreased cartilage matrix degradation if short-term systemic steroids are used to decrease the inflammatory process induced by injury. I have included a link for you on this. So, to answer your question I would say no, particularly if the injection was performed to shut down inflammation. Also, 0.2 ml at 20 units/cc, is a total of 4 units of Kenalog, which is not a large dose. I hope this helps!
Nonsurgical rhinoplastic treatments may not be suitable for achieving rotation of a droopy nasal tip. In general, droopy nasal tips may require rhinoplasty surgery for improvement. Thank you. Dr Joseph
I do many non-surgical rhinoplasties (lunch time nose jobs) and get similar results with all the fillers, but... I currently prefer using Juvederm and Restylane since they are reversable. Reversable products can be dissolved quickly if any problems arise. Radiesse might last a little...
You can treat your nose normally after a non-surgical rhinoplasty treatment. If your bridge is injected, you may want to avoid wearing glasses that may apply pressure to the treated area for a month after your treatment. Hope this helps. Dr. Joseph
I have been performing nonsurgical nose jobs for more than a decade already and have found that semi-permanent volumizing fillers, i.e. those fillers designed for deeper injection and more lift and bulk work best and yield gratifying, relatively long-lasting results. In the U.S., volumizing...
I read your concern: I presume you would have one of your nostrils pierced. If you have an indentation in your nasal bridge and want it filled, the nostril piercing should not interfere. All the best. Dr. Joseph
What’s trending? Who’s turning heads? Which TikTok myths need busting? We’ve got you. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just real talk. Get our free, unfiltered newsletter.