Is it ok to take medrol dose pack after fillers? I had one Dr prescribe it and another Dr say it can raise risk of infection? (p

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I have painful spot on my lip. Don't know if it a bruise or infection a week later.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

I’m not sure a Medrol dose pack will help your painful spot. It’s difficult to tell  from the photo if it’s bruising or otherwise. If it’s bruising it won’t help. If it is an infection you need antibiotics for it and not medrol dose pack.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to tell from your picture, but this looks like a bruise, which is typical and can last 1-2 weeks after injections. Taking medrol should not negatively impact your results. I recommend following up with your injector to evaluate your painful spot. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I have never found that a medrol dose pack has been needed after injection of fillers, but I do not believe it would affect the results of the injection or increase the risk of infection.  Just based on the photograph you provided, I would say the spot on your lip does not appear to be an infection.  It is possible it could be bruising.  I would recommend contacting the physician who treated you so that you could be evaluated in person if needed.

Peterson Pierre, MD · Answer

I don't think a Medrol dose pack is necessary. It won't help a bruise (may make it worse) and it definitely wouldn't help an infection (could also worsen it). Bruises tend to resolve in 7-10 days. You should return to your doctor and have it assessed.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It looks like you have a bruise based on the photo. I do not recommend steroids after lip filler treatment and I do not think you need it. Some physicians do offer steroids after certain lip fillers which can lead to excess swelling. I would give the lips some time to heal. This does not look like an infection but if you are concerned, I would followup with your injector.

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