Can steriods injections eliminate scar tissue formed in lower eyelid and prevent need for blepharoplasty?

December 29, 2015
Asked By:jasonf_1 in Orlando, FL

I had a ZMC fracture repaired on November 24th. At the time of this post it is December 29th. Scar tissue has formed inside my left lower eyelid causing the eyelid to retract slightly (ectropion). My left eye is now dry and unsymmetrical compared to my right eye. Is an injection of Kenalog-40... approximately 10mg every 3-4 weeks for three injections appropriate? I am concerned the steriods are too risky to the integrity of my eyelid, however, I want to prevent the need for blepharoplasty.

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January 7, 2016

Answer: Ectropion secondary to scar tissue

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 7, 2016

Answer: Ectropion secondary to scar tissue

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January 3, 2016

Answer: Can steriods injections eliminate scar tissue formed in lower eyelid and prevent need for blepharoplasty?

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January 3, 2016

Answer: Can steriods injections eliminate scar tissue formed in lower eyelid and prevent need for blepharoplasty?

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December 31, 2015

Answer: It is improbable that the steroids injections will restore the left lower eyelid to the position of the right eye.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 31, 2015

Answer: It is improbable that the steroids injections will restore the left lower eyelid to the position of the right eye.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 31, 2015

Answer: Can steriods injections eliminate scar tissue formed in lower eyelid and prevent need for blepharoplasty?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 31, 2015

Answer: Can steriods injections eliminate scar tissue formed in lower eyelid and prevent need for blepharoplasty?

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January 2, 2016

Answer: Eyelid steroid inections for ectropion

January 2, 2016

Answer: Eyelid steroid inections for ectropion