Cortisone injection resulted in lip color fading/vermillion border disappearing. What to do? (photo)

February 20, 2021
Asked By:sisterlibertine in San Francisco, CA

I had a cortisone injection to treat a cystic pimple near the corner of my lip. This has resulted in a crater-like depression (abated somewhat with filler), hypopigmentation, and the loss of a sharp vermillion border. Can anything be done to restore the color of the lip? Also: would a PRP injection potentially fix the depression left behind?

1 photo

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
February 24, 2021

Answer: Lip concerns - vermilion and color

Michael Kulick, MD, DDSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
February 24, 2021

Answer: Lip concerns - vermilion and color

Michael Kulick, MD, DDSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 23, 2021

Answer: Indentation and hypopigmentation after steroid injection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 23, 2021

Answer: Indentation and hypopigmentation after steroid injection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 23, 2021

Answer: Lip augmentation

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 23, 2021

Answer: Lip augmentation

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Lip Fillers

Everything you need to know about Lip Fillers

  • 94% worth it
  • 2.2k reviews
  • Avg cost: $656
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Lip Fillers

Everything you need to know about Lip Fillers

  • 94% worth it
  • 2.2k reviews
  • Avg cost: $656
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT