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How long does it take for kenalog shots to take effect? (Photos)

gatablanca_Dec 5, 2021
Scar tissue and Kenalog injections - 6 months post op. Hello, I’ve been getting kenalog injections in my nose to help a specific spot on my nose that seems to be scar tissue. I'm about 6 months post op rhinoplasty and i haven’t noticed any changes on that specific area and my nose still looks a little bulbous. I’ve gotten 3 kenalog shots with another coming up in just two weeks. How long does it take for kenalog shots to take effect? I feel like this issue should’ve subsided now with 3 injections and it hasn’t. i’m worried i’ll need a revision.

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