Would filler be a good options for cortisone atrophy/indent in forehead? (Photos)

June 16, 2024
Asked By:Magical38308 in Boston, Massachusetts

Hi! I had a cortisone injection on the side of my forehead for an acne cyst 2 months ago. About 3 weeks after the injection I noticed an indent from it. I’ve been dealing with the indent for about 5 weeks now. Once I noticed it, I went to the derm and got a saline injection. I’ve since received weekly saline and have seen very little improvement. I’m very distressed by it and need resolve . Would filler be a good option? Is 5-6 weeks too soon to get filler for an indent? Thank you!

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June 17, 2024

Answer: Forehead correction with filler

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Falguni Patel, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
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June 17, 2024

Answer: Forehead correction with filler

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Falguni Patel, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
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July 8, 2024

Answer: We have seen steroid injection indentations improve spontaneously over 2 to 3 months.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 8, 2024

Answer: We have seen steroid injection indentations improve spontaneously over 2 to 3 months.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 24, 2024

Answer: Filler for indentation?

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 24, 2024

Answer: Filler for indentation?

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 17, 2024

Answer: Consider Subcision +/- HA Filler For Treating Indentations

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 17, 2024

Answer: Consider Subcision +/- HA Filler For Treating Indentations

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 17, 2024

Answer: Consider filler for cortisone incident

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Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
June 17, 2024

Answer: Consider filler for cortisone incident

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Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist

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