I have lupus, I’ve been on prednisone high and low doses for 10 years. I’m 33 and I look 80. I tried Ultherapy 2 yrs ago and it didn’t help. My eyelids, jaw line and cheeks are droopy. After facials, creams, vitamins and light threatments I’m ready for results. I started an infusion treatment for lupus 2 months ago, and I’m tapping prednisone to stop it. I want myself back. What kind of treatment would be suitable for me? my skin heals fine. I had a c-section 3 yrs ago with no issue.
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October 10, 2018
Answer: Sagging skin due to long-term prednisone use, what are my treatment options?
I would recommend using Vaseline or Fucidin if you are not allergic to it. I would leave the incision to heal as it is likely that the lobe will slowly reattach. However, if that does not happen, a small revision to reattach your lobe may be necessary a few months later. I hope this helps.
And you can expect your insurance to deny any attempts to pursue cosmetic procedures to correct your concerns. You will need to have proof of your issues and that requires seeing your primary physician for documentation and inability to correct this through medical management. And if you h...
Thank you for your question and photos, and I am sorry you did not see a satisfactory result from your facelift. Fat grafting is commonly performed with this procedure to volume in key areas and achieve the most natural facial contour. The problem with fat is that it requires a great deal of...