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Surgeon injected kenalog and hyaluronidase solution causing dents and skin lightening. Will this improve? (photos)

rhinosurgeryMay 14, 2019
My surgeon injected kenalog and hyaluronidase solution along my alar crease line and up the side of my nose six weeks ago (2 months after surgery) , it has caused dents up the side and also (what's concerning me) across towards the bridge? The skin has also gone white / lightened in that area. How long does the steroid stay active in the tissues (e.g. could it yet get worse), will it improve? I have already contacted the surgeons office nearly two weeks ago and I'm still waiting for a response.

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Dr. Melih Erogul, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 15, 2019
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