Steroid Injection to Correct Fat Injections?

Upper eyelid fat grafting should be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon to avoid complications such as palpable lumps and nodules. If this occurs, you may consider TAC injection or surgical excision. The amount, density, depth, and focalization of the fat should be assessed to determine the appropriate treatment.

It is possible to inject a small amount of steroid into a pocket of fat that has been over injected in an area of fat grafting. When considering this, it is essential to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon with regular experience in fat grafting. Always keep in mind that steroids are a very powerful medication which will probably thin and change the quality of the skin. Steroids should be injected with regular caution in the skin so as not to cause changes in the texture of the skin as well as in the thickness.