About a year ago I received a steroid shot, ever since then I’ve had a “dent” in the area where it was preformed. I’ve heard they’re supposed to go away on their own, but I’ve had it for too long so I don’t think it will. Would fat grafting fix this or Sculptra? What’s safest?
Answer: Dent fix with fat transfer recommended Your small dent can absolutely be fixed. If you have some additional fat on your abdomen or inner thighs, it can be harvested, either under general or local sedation, and placed into the dent. Sculptra is an option as well but not as organic or natural feeling for the first month or so until everything settles. If you would like to go over in more detail, feel free to reach out for a consultation 702-838-2455 Smith Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Dent fix with fat transfer recommended Your small dent can absolutely be fixed. If you have some additional fat on your abdomen or inner thighs, it can be harvested, either under general or local sedation, and placed into the dent. Sculptra is an option as well but not as organic or natural feeling for the first month or so until everything settles. If you would like to go over in more detail, feel free to reach out for a consultation 702-838-2455 Smith Plastic Surgery
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October 23, 2023
Answer: This can be improved! Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to have these types of contour defects after injection of medications, trauma, infection, or other reasons. Release of scar tissue and fat grafting, and even Sculptra would definitely help. Even though you may not achieve a 100% correction in the contour deficit, a significant improvement can be achieved with one or more procedures. In my experience, fat transfer is extremely safe, and I have achieved excellent results that are generally longer lasting than Sculptra. That said, either one is a good option.
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October 23, 2023
Answer: This can be improved! Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to have these types of contour defects after injection of medications, trauma, infection, or other reasons. Release of scar tissue and fat grafting, and even Sculptra would definitely help. Even though you may not achieve a 100% correction in the contour deficit, a significant improvement can be achieved with one or more procedures. In my experience, fat transfer is extremely safe, and I have achieved excellent results that are generally longer lasting than Sculptra. That said, either one is a good option.
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October 13, 2023
Answer: Dent Dear ryn12,
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October 13, 2023
Answer: Dent Dear ryn12,
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Answer: Steroid Divot A small area of fat loss in the buttocks like this could be treated through fat grafting or by utilizing an off-the-shelf product such as Renuva. Fat grafting requires liposuction from somewhere else to collect fat to inject into the area of volume loss, whereas Renuva can be injected much like the fillers we use in the face.
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Answer: Steroid Divot A small area of fat loss in the buttocks like this could be treated through fat grafting or by utilizing an off-the-shelf product such as Renuva. Fat grafting requires liposuction from somewhere else to collect fat to inject into the area of volume loss, whereas Renuva can be injected much like the fillers we use in the face.
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October 13, 2023
Answer: Steroid induced fat atrophy Steroid induced fat atrophy is a fairly uncommon, but potentially devastating complication of steroid injections.
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October 13, 2023
Answer: Steroid induced fat atrophy Steroid induced fat atrophy is a fairly uncommon, but potentially devastating complication of steroid injections.
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