Cortisone Enough to Help with Silicone Injections Swelling? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Cortisone Enough to Help with Silicone Injections Swelling?

Hello, I am from Germany and I had Silicone injections (Microdroplet) done by a plastic surgeon about 3 1/2 month ago. I had no problems with the silicone in my lips (done over two years ago). The results are nice but one side of my face is still a little bit swollen.

My doctor recommended Prednison (cortisone) 15 mg for about 3-4 weeks because he thinks that there is still a little inflammation present. Might this course of cortisone be enough to get rid of the prolonged swelling? Thanks.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Miss.Diamond in Ger
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Treatment of silicone complications

Silicone reactions can be treated effectively with low dose cortisone used very selectively as to not cause further complications.  I offer my patients with silicone injections a combination treatment of injections and silicone removal.  There is hope, however, silicone can cause complications and that is why I do not inject them as permanent fillers. 
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Silicone micro injections

That is extremely odd. There should not be swelling there. It is most likely the silicone itself. However, since I don't know your situation, I don't know how to counsel you. In general, I tend to be very hesitant with injectable steroid. I think there is always a risk of actually creating an unseemly and difficult to manage divot. Sorry that I can't give a better answer. Best, sml

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Mz0912 8 Nov 2012
Hi, I too have an area of prolonged swelling using the microdroplet technique for acne scarring. I had the procedure done 8 weeks ago and my doctor is not concerned and believes it will resolve on its own. I am curious how your swelling resolved??

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