Steroids if no steroids after lower bleph?

December 12, 2013
Asked By:MSG222 in Orange County, CA

I am very confused about the use of steroids in helping resolve swelling with lower bleph. Some doctors advise a short series and others strongly caution against it. What's going on?

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December 16, 2013

Answer: A short course of steroids can be helpful with decreasing inflammation.

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 16, 2013

Answer: A short course of steroids can be helpful with decreasing inflammation.

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 16, 2013

Answer: Steroids and lower blepharoplasty

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 16, 2013

Answer: Steroids and lower blepharoplasty

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2013

Answer: If it seems confusing, it is.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 14, 2013

Answer: If it seems confusing, it is.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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