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How Does Kenalog Work? Does It Actually Destroy Collagen?
asked 11 months ago by rnuch in new york city
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: breasts, female, biracial, collagen, kenalog, options, raised
I developed hypertrophic inframammary scars from bilateral breast lift. Kenalog was injected a few times, but my scars did not respond to treatment as desired. My skin turned maroon/deep purplish color and became very shiny. After color finally returned, the scars were still hard, red, itchy and raised. Is surgical scar revision the only option now? Silicone sheeting, silicone gel and deep massaging for the past 5 months have all failed. I'm biracial. I don't smoke and don't sunbathe.
2 answers to How Does Kenalog Work? Does It Actually Destroy Collagen?
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Options for treatment of Keloids
I am sorry that you have developed Keloid scars. Besides being unsightly, they can itch and burn. Kenalog injection can decrease inflammation and do not directly affect collagen. The improvement in the appearance of the scar is variable, but this usually helps with symptoms of itching and burning. Unfortunately, there are also side effects like you mentioned. Other options are silicone sheeting and surgical excision. The problem with surgical excision is that it can back, and maybe even...
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Scar Removal
If the Kenalog did not work, then you may consider a revision if a year has passed, and perhaps a different suture to be used. Ethnic skin can increase your chances of a large scar so this is a factor is you revise the scar again.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon