What can be done to restore the volume lost in my forehead after a steroid shot and Restylane? (photos)

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Asked for a small amount of cortisone in my cyst because I had a trip coming up. Not only did the cyst not go away. Clearly the pimple is still there but now I’m left with a dent in my forehead. Please help!! Went to one doctor he did restylane but that lasted for 2 days 3 tops. I’m using a cream my dermatologist gave me, but that will take a while to work. What else can I do?!

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The dent could be rectified with more filler.  I would suggest scheduling an appointment with your doctor to find the best treatment option for you.  All the best!

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for filler injection in your forehead, which is an advanced procedure. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.

Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery - Alpharetta · Answer

Thankfully the atrophy (tissue loss) you are seeing will improve to a degree over time on it's own. This should not be a permanent side effect of the cortisone injection. I'm not sure how much Restylane was used, but it sounds like what you saw for 2 days was just swelling. With an appropriate amount of filler the defect can be corrected.

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