Will a Kenalog injection help reduce 'bulky' Radiesse results?

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A: Seven days is too early to do something.

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Seven days is too early to make a decision about steroids or other intervention. You should wait at least 2 weeks to a month before considering some type of treatment for the radiesse. During the first 2 weeks to a month, you are going to have a considerable amount of swelling from the inflammation that is... more

A: I wouldn't use steroids to correct Radiesse results

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

I wouldn't use steroids here because of the risks of permanent visible deformities resulting from the steroids. These could include: Loss of pigmentation Increased vascularity Thinning of the skin Atrophy of the fat with a sunken in appearance. On the other hand, Radiesse is not permanent, but it... more

A: Swelling and Edema after Radiesse: Early Results post Radiesse

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Facial fillers correct areas of facial atrophy, loss of volume, and deep wrinkles. The various forms of facial filers have high or low complication profiles depending on their method of injection and inherent chemical stability. In the early postprocedural period, a patient may experience bruising,... more

A: Steroids no help for radiesse

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Steroids will not help Radiesse injections that have become "bulky."

A: Steroid risks

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Kenalog is a particulate steroid which alters your body's natural immune response. It is effective at reducing inflammation by reducing your body's to produce certain proteins that are part of your immune response. Kenalog has the following risks that your physician should discuss clearly with you... more

A: I would not use Kenalog at this time. See your treating physician!

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

I would advise that you make a follow up appointment with your treating physician in the near future to discuss the various options with you. Being only a week out, some of the volume effect could be related to swelling. I would massage the areas treated with Radiesse several times per day... more

A: Radiesse swells in some patients

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

One week is a reasonable amount of time to judge the outcome of Radiesse in most patients. However, there are a few patients where the swelling lasts longer. Before you jump to any conclusions and subject yourself to the risks of a steroid injection, give yourself a little more time. Robert M. freund, MD

A: Radiesse and Kenalog

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi JC, One of the down sides to Radiesse is that it is not reversible. You and your physician should be very careful. Kenalog is a steroid that can cause atrophy of the skin and soft tissue. I would advise against using it to decrease the effects of excess Radiesse. The Radiesse will... more

A: See your doctor. Kenalog injections or Antibiotics may be necessary.

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Kenalog injections work great for inflamed skin, rashes and acne cysts. The swelling after Radiesse injections can be either 1. normal inflamation and will go down over the next few days with ice 2. infection and will need oral antibiotics 3. excessive inflamation due to the fanning technique of all the... more