Kenalog injections depressed my arm skin (Photo)

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Hi doctors, I have a scar for one year now and the doctor applied kenallog injections to reduce the size. These injections depressed my skin and there's a hole in my arm nor. What are the best treatments to improve this appearance? I also have dark spots around the scar and limelight didn't resolve it. Thanks a lot.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in scar revision, especially of keloids.  Scar atrophy may occur as a result of keloid injections. There are methods available to help reestablish soft tissue contour. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I am sorry you didn't get the result you anticipated.  There are ways this can be fixed, please seek the advice of a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in treating scars.  Laser treatment and/or filler injection would help the apperance.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.

Kenalog injections depressed my arm skin (Photo)

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