Can a steroid shot be used to break up an old bump from fillers years ago?

Thanks for this
question.
A bump ( nodule ) that’s been
there for 5 years is likely a scar now. It will be tough to remove. Steroid
injection at a very low dose are commonly used for filler nodules. They can be
effective five and certainly worth a try, despite how long it’s been since the
previous injection.

A steroid injection by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon may help improve the area that concerns you.  After five years this area is likely scar tissue which can be treated with steroids.  Be sure to discuss what you can expect in terms of results with your physician.

A long-standing bump due to a filler injection  is either a granuloma or a scar.  Your surgeon’s suggestion to try a steroid injection is a very legitimate. It may or may not work and may require more than one treatment.  The important thing is that it is a small amount injected only into the scar in order to avoid side effects to the surrounding tissues.