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Steroid shots for ectopion and lower lid retraction. Any suggestions?

Jean66
I had lower blepharoplasty 9 weeks ago. One eye has ectopion and lid retraction (no dry eye issues). An oculoplastic surgeon (not my original plastic surgeon who performed surgery, very little guidance from him) gave me steroid shots a week ago and requested I come back in a month. Should I see results by now, or does it take awhile for the scar tissue to soften? I'm still massaging, but I see no difference. Should I get a second dose of shots? Just not sure who to trust anymore.

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