Is it safe to use corticosteroid (Kenalog injections) for lumps caused by Biopolymer?

March 31, 2020
Asked By:jbnt29 in New York, NY

I had biopolymer injected in my upper lip 12 years ago. It was a really small amount. Now I have some lumps (you can see it on the photo) and my doctor suggested using corticosteroids for those lumps. I wanna know: Can corticosteroids make a bigger problem? What is the worst thing that can happen if I use Kenalog injection for these lumps? They are soft, they don’t hurt, they only look bad.

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April 2, 2020

Answer: Do not let a well meaning doc inject your lips with kenalog.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 2, 2020

Answer: Do not let a well meaning doc inject your lips with kenalog.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 2, 2020

Answer: Using kenalog to treat lips with silicone

April 2, 2020

Answer: Using kenalog to treat lips with silicone

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Answer: Kenalog injection

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