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Can Saline Injections Help In Treating Skin Atrophy?
Question: Can saline injections help break up cortisone in the cheek area? (buccal) I had shots done for scar tissue and now my skin has atrophied. I have been reading success stories online. Can you help me please? I'm very upset..... thank you.
Brief Answer:
Saline is of less help, usually this will go away by itself
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
It is difficult comment on the atrophy of skin without examination.
I do understand that it is very frustrating, but there is very little scientific evidence that injecting saline will help.
I feel that the saline is of less help, and won't wash away the steroid that's long since left the scene.
But usually this will go away by itself in about 6 months or so, assuming it's entirely due to the injection. Fillers may be useful cosmetically.
Take care.
Saline is of less help, usually this will go away by itself
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
It is difficult comment on the atrophy of skin without examination.
I do understand that it is very frustrating, but there is very little scientific evidence that injecting saline will help.
I feel that the saline is of less help, and won't wash away the steroid that's long since left the scene.
But usually this will go away by itself in about 6 months or so, assuming it's entirely due to the injection. Fillers may be useful cosmetically.
Take care.
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