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Follow-Up: Will fat atrophy caused by cortisone injection resolve over time? (photo)

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1ddqd1dkfaDec 11, 2017

I had a cortisone injection in my right cheek, about 2 months after I noticed an indent in my face. Is this likely to resolve on its own in a year or 2? Or do I need cosmetic treatment. I feel very embarrassed. Photos are oldest to newest

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Dr. Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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