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Risks of a Steroid Injection on 'Dog Ear' Scars on Upper Lids, 2 Years Later.

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Tara Anne
What are some of the risks to having a steroid injection into 'dog ear' scars? Had an upper bleph two years ago and the doctor flared his incision lines all the way up to touch the end of my eyebrows. I am now left with 'dog ears'; raised scars that look like cysts. I do not want my eyelids cut again. A doctor suggested a steroid injection on this site and I was wondering what are the possible risks. Is there a particular steroid that is better than others? Thanks.

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