I have very deep lines from prolonged use of steroid cream on my face as a child.

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 20 April 2013

Question

I have very deep lines from prolonged use of steroid cream on my face as a child. I am 50 and would like advice on possible treatments.

Answer

Because the steroid cream produces thinning of the skin, dermal volumising treatments or resurfacing may be suitable. I am thinking in particular of the possibility of using Sculptra, but also the option of Fraxel laser. They both provide a more general treatment to the face.

For smaller area treatments, injectable fillers based on hyaluronic acid may be suitable.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA