Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underFacial Fat Transfer q&a

Discoloration and indentations due to subcutaneous atrophy following kenalog injections. What is my recourse? (Photo)

Celebrated411650Jul 16, 2022
6 weeks ago a derm administered diluted kenalog injections to both cheeks to treat a persistent, refractory inflammatory reaction to HA filler. the kenalog reduced the facial swelling, but has left me with disfiguring dents and collagen loss in both sides of my face. i have had 3 rounds of saline injections and 2 rounds of RF microneedling. i have seen minor improvement. is this condition permanent? what is the preferred method of treatment at this point? can i expect any resolution?

Answers (0)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals

More Facial Fat Transfer Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Tim Neavin, MD

Thank you for the photos. For the most part, you look pretty balanced. The nostril can use a rim graft, and conservative fat transfer to the zygomatic arch and under the eyes and temples can give you a more "model-esque" face, but these are fine points.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Richard Baxter, MD

Previous Ultherapy should have any effect on fat grafting since the fat is in deeper layers. Ultherapy targets superficial layers, fat grafts are typically a bit deeper.

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)

Exercising an ellipse and it’s closure will always create a very subtle contour change. The procedure put slight tension on the skin and tissue was removed. Is this really bother you enough to have another procedure? is he nothing wrong with your image of the mole removed and honestly you look b...

+1 answers
See all Facial Fat Transfer Q&A
See more Facial Fat Transfer Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE FACIAL FAT TRANSFER GUIDE →