Can you safely reduce massive swelling in transplanted areas with steroid shots without hurting the hairs?
Answer: Some doctors use steroids some don't Some doctors use steroids some don't for post-operative swelling.It is not usually given AT the site of the transplanted area. It is either given orally or by an injection to the arm.
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Answer: Steroid injections may cause complications
I would not recommend steroid injections since there could be complications at the site of the injection, such as tissue loss. Sometimes steroids are given orally before and after the transplant to reduce the chance of the swelling occurring and in severe cases, oral steroids may help to reduce the swelling. In any case, you should consult your physician for evaluation and management.
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Answer: Steroid injections may cause complications
I would not recommend steroid injections since there could be complications at the site of the injection, such as tissue loss. Sometimes steroids are given orally before and after the transplant to reduce the chance of the swelling occurring and in severe cases, oral steroids may help to reduce the swelling. In any case, you should consult your physician for evaluation and management.
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March 6, 2017
Answer: Are Steroid Injections A Good Option To Address Swelling After Hair Transplant? Swelling at the front side of the hair is usually common after a hair transplant and steroids may be a good option when it comes to addressing swelling after a hair transplant. Steroids may reduce or stop the swelling after a hair transplant. Steroid comes in 2 forms, it is either administered orally or injected via the arms of the patient after surgery. Steroid also has other side effects and not all the surgeons use them routinely.
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March 6, 2017
Answer: Are Steroid Injections A Good Option To Address Swelling After Hair Transplant? Swelling at the front side of the hair is usually common after a hair transplant and steroids may be a good option when it comes to addressing swelling after a hair transplant. Steroids may reduce or stop the swelling after a hair transplant. Steroid comes in 2 forms, it is either administered orally or injected via the arms of the patient after surgery. Steroid also has other side effects and not all the surgeons use them routinely.
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November 1, 2011
Answer: Steroid injections during hair transplantation surgery
This is a personal preference among surgeons. We have had success injecting a very low dose of Kenalog along with the tumuescent solution just prior to creating the graft recipient sites. Some of my colleagues instead give a medrol dose pack postoperatively. This also works well. Ask your surgeon what he/she prefers.
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November 1, 2011
Answer: Steroid injections during hair transplantation surgery
This is a personal preference among surgeons. We have had success injecting a very low dose of Kenalog along with the tumuescent solution just prior to creating the graft recipient sites. Some of my colleagues instead give a medrol dose pack postoperatively. This also works well. Ask your surgeon what he/she prefers.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Steroids to prevent swelling Yes, the use of steroids can slow down or eliminate the amount of swelling after a frontal hair transplant
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Steroids to prevent swelling Yes, the use of steroids can slow down or eliminate the amount of swelling after a frontal hair transplant
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