Why can't I find a doctor that will do saline injections for fat atrophy?

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I have fat atrophy from kenalog 40 injections under my jawline on both sides of my chin. It was too strong mg for my skin type. I have read several posts from other people that have done saline injections and it has helped heal their atrophy. I cannot find a doctor that will do this. How can I find one? Also what negative side effects can saline injections cause? Are there any side effects if saline is injected in an area where surgery was done 1 year post-op?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Kenalog 40, or triamcinolone acetonide 40mg/cc, is a concentrated steroid that may result in dermal atrophy and indentations. Depending on your condition, you may be a candidate for an injectable filler treatment. In our practice, we prefer using Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results.Hope this helps.Dr. Joseph

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Saline injections should be totally safe but temporary. I have heard the advice to treat steroid related atrophy with saline injections but have not seen much success with this technique. I think the difficulty with finding someone to do this for you is that there is not much in the way of data to support it. However, it should be safe as the saline is merely reabsorbed following the injection. You can also consider dermal fillers to temporarily fill in the areas of atrophy. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Esta Kronberg, MD · Answer

I can't see how saline injections would help your atrophy. Your best choice is to use a dermal filler. A saline injection would only help for a very short period of time such as a few hours .I hope this information helps.

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Fat atrophy from high concentration steroid injection (40mg / cc kenalog) usually resolve after 3-4 months. Should it persist more than 6 months, you may consider temporary or permanent filler, or even fat transfer. Saline injection is not commonly practiced as it gives unpredictable results.

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Answer: Fat Atrophy due to Steroid Injection

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