Mild fat atrophy along the underside jaw line from kenelog injections post face/necklift: Can fat transfer make things worse?

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I have mild fat atrophy along the underside of my jaw line from kenelog injections post face/necklift. My PS wants to tranfer fat from a bump under my chin where he left too much fat on one side to the atrophy areas. The bump of fat needs to be removed. Can fat transfers make things worse, how hard is it to get an even contour along the jaw line with fat and would it be better just to remove the bump under my chin and let the atrophy fill in on its own?

David Lowe, MD · Answer

Fat atrophy  from steroid injections are almost always treated best with time and not intervention.  Little bumps should be treated with time and massage first for at least 3-6 months.  Be patient.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS · Answer

Contour irregularities following submentoplasty and face-neck lifting are not uncommon and can have various causes.  In order to better understand what the current issues are, photographs are required.  Please provide non-identifying photographs of the area in question.  Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Injection of kenalog( steroid) under the skin can results in fat atrophy and dents where the steroid is injected. Kenalog is long acting steroid. Therefore its effect remains for many months. wait at least 3-6 months before filling the dents caused by kenalog.

Mild fat atrophy along the underside jaw line from kenelog injections post face/necklift: Can fat transfer make things worse?

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