Can steroid induced atrophy be corrected? (Photo)

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Steroid injections 2 weeks ago. I feel as though my atrophy is getting worse! Would anyone please advise me on how to handle this? Thank you

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

fillers help this and then in office lasers or microneedling RF or at home dermarolling with AERIFYxANTEAGE stem cell ampules (see link).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Since the steroid remains around for about three to four weeks following the intralesional steroid injection, it is not surprising that the indentation remains for this times and even deepens. The atrophy can at times spontaneously resolve over time without any treatment. I have successfully used intralesional saline injections with or without subcision to reverse this problem. Make sure to consult with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist or other aesthetic core physician. Best of luck.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Once a steroid such as Kenalog is injected, it continues to act for a period of three to as many as four weeks. At this point in time I would not attempt to do anything or it can actually harm you in more ways than imaginable. I would wait for an additional two weeks and see a plastic surgeon who specializes in fat grafting. I would also use hyaluronidase to dissolve most if not all of the hyaluronic acid filler which is clearly seen in the photographs in the lower eyelid area. Fat grafting when performed in my hands produces natural and permanent results. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

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