How do I heal granuloma without steroid injections? (Photo)
February 18, 2016
Asked By:princessberni in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I have granulomas from juva derm on both cheeks which was confirmed by a biopsy ! I have had both cheeks dissolved and have had steroid injections which did not work but caused atropy doc wants to start prp to heal the granulomas is that safe ? If not what's my best options plz help
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November 13, 2018
Answer: Granulomas from juvederm
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Kyle Coleman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. Juvederm can be reversed with hyaluronidase, a enzyme that is injected which breaks down the filler. The lumps look like they are due to poor injection technique, but can definitely be resolved with hyaluronidase treatment. Please follow up with your board ce...
The injections of Juvederm do not correlate with dryness. Hydration depends on the quality of your lips and whether or not that are moisturized. Best, Dr. Green
It sounds like you might have been anxious during the injections and that's why you reacted the way you did. Often patients who get injected and don't eat before or are anxious can have this effect. I would definitely get the symptoms checked out by an internist to make sure there is nothing e...