Hi, I have a scar on the side of my nose from mohs surgery. It's been treated with monthly kenalog injections for 5 months. The scar looks good but the area around it has atrophied, resulting in a shadow on my face. Pic shows it in its worst light. Would really appreciate advice about how long atrophy might last and if filler is an option. Also if you could please be gentle in your reply I'd be so grateful--been through alot with the skin cancer and also body dysmorphic disorder. Many thanks :)
1 photo
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Unfortunately bruising and/or swelling are always a possibility with fillers. Certain areas of the face such as the tear troughs and lips and even Marionette lines bruise more than other areas. If you're on blood thinners such as aspirin or advil, or drink alcohol, green tea, etc, you're more...
You are an excellent candidate for dermal filler in the nasolabial l folds (smile lines). Dermal filler will “plump up” the lines—and with adjusted amounts (less on one side), will create a more even, balanced, and natural smile. Dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm etc.) use hya...
Thank you for your question. You are safe. Docycycline will not interfere or affect any HA fillers, even the undereye one. I advise my patients to avoid alcohol before and at least 48 hrs after any HA injections as I noticed it causes the swelling to be pronounced. Hope this...
