Characteristics of the drug
Refers to hormonal corticosteroids. Diprospan is a unique drug that has many properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunosuppressive;
- antihistamine;
- anti-shock
The medicine inhibits the formation of interferon gamma, interleukins, eosophilins, and macrophages. Diprospan has a blocking effect on the metabolic process. Due to its peculiarity, the effect of the drug manifests itself quite quickly. Sold as a solution for injections, in a 1 ml glass ampoule. This drug is widely used as a quick remedy for many disorders and diseases. Among which:
- psoriasis;
- dermatitis;
- cerebral edema;
- collagen pathologies;
- bronchial asthma;
- shock post-traumatic state;
- scarring of soft tissue;
- acute adrenal insufficiency;
- rheumatism of internal organs;
- gout;
- colitis caused by stomach ulcers;
- hepatitis;
- cancerous tumors;
- hepatic coma;
- gonarthrosis of the knee joint;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- osteochondrosis
The drug blocks pathological processes in the body and suppresses the activity of the immune system. While acting on scars, the drug prevents soft tissues from growing, eliminates inflammatory processes, slows down metabolic processes in tumors, and removes associated symptoms.
The initial effect of Diprospan is noticeable within 2 weeks after use. The size of the scar becomes smaller, the color brightens, itching, burning, and pain in the scar area decrease. It is forbidden to overdose the product, no more than 2 ml during one injection.
Contraindications
The drug is prescribed with caution when pathologies such as viral, bacterial, infectious, mycotic and invasive lesions of the body are detected, especially against the background of recent illnesses. It is permissible to use Diprospan to eliminate the symptoms of an acute infectious lesion, but this possibility exists only when the medication is combined with a course of specific treatment.
The use of the drug is unacceptable for such conditions and pathologies in the patient’s body as:
- Thrombocytopenic purpura.
- Glaucoma.
- The patient is overweight, classified by doctors as stages 3 and 4 of the disorder.
- Advanced forms of liver and kidney failure.
- Detection of dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Disruption of the endocrine glands, thyroid diseases, etc.
- Detection of unstable joint conditions.
- Pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
- Osteoporosis, which is systemic in nature.
- Myasthenia.
- During the time, before and after vaccinations.
- When a state of immunodeficiency is detected in the body, in particular when HIV or AIDS is diagnosed.
- A state of psychosis with acute clinical symptoms.
- Glaucoma.
In addition to the listed contraindications, injections of the drug are not given to children, and are used to a limited extent when prescribed to relieve symptoms in women while breastfeeding. When using the drug during lactation, the doctor recommends stopping breastfeeding the baby.
Effect of Diprospan after blepharoplasty
The main active ingredient of the product is Betamethasone, which is an artificial component based on glucocorticoids. The additional components are carboxymethylcellulose, sodium chloride, polyethylene glycol, purified water, Trilon B, nipazole, sodium salt, polysorbate 80. Depending on the area of influence of the drug, it has a different effect. Let's take a closer look at how Diprosapn helps with the resorption of keloid scars after blepharoplasty.
The formation of keloid scars is caused by excessive tissue regeneration, which externally appears as a compaction that is smooth to the touch. There are several options for how to get rid of such scars, the most effective of which are injections. Before carrying out the correction, careful preparation is required. It consists of consulting a specialist, choosing the appropriate treatment option, and selecting the most effective drug.
The doctor may suggest using Diprospan injections after blepharoplasty, the effect of which has a lot of positive properties:
- the product does not require additional dilution before use;
- the effect of the drug occurs quickly, almost after the first injections;
- the medicine eliminates discomfort in the scarring area;
- the product does not allow tissues to actively dissolve, reduces the inflammatory process;
- after a course of Diprospan, the scars become smaller and change color
Please note that only a qualified specialist can prescribe the use of the product and select the correct dosage. This can be done only after a preliminary consultation and examination of the medical history, in order to avoid the development of possible allergic reactions.
How to give injections
Doctors emphasize the importance of performing Diprospan injections in a clinical setting. If this is not possible, intramuscular administration of a strictly specified dose of the drug and other specialist recommendations is allowed.
After opening the ampoule, the capacity of which is 1 ml, no manipulations are carried out before use; the medicine is ready for use as supplied. When performing an injection as part of systemic treatment, a primary dose of the drug is first injected into the area of the gluteal muscles with a volume of 1-2 ml. When performing an intramuscular injection, the injection is carried out into a large muscle, ensuring that the injection is given as deep as possible. This measure prevents the drug from entering the area of other tissues.
- if it is necessary to eliminate signs of a disorder in the eye area, the drug is administered through the surface of the skin in the lower eyelid area;
- the method of administering the drug periarticularly or into the joint is used to eliminate the symptoms of arthritis.
Injecting the drug normally should cause pain.
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Progress of the procedure
Injections of the drug are performed only by a specialist, under sterile conditions. The doctor, after a detailed examination of the condition of the scar, treats the affected area with an antiseptic. The contents of the drug are drawn into a syringe and injected into the scar tissue. The needle must be sterile and disposable.
In some cases, if the patient is hypersensitive, Ledocaine may be used, which is mixed with the injected drug. If there is a small scar, injections are administered along the contour.
In the presence of large scars, partial intervention is most often used, in which injections are injected alternately into different areas of the scar. The duration of the manipulation is no more than half an hour.
After the injection is administered, the affected area is treated with antiseptic agents. Diprospan often does not cause negative reactions after administration. This is a painless procedure, after which the patient can immediately return to normal life.
Scars that form immediately after blepharoplasty can be treated without special preparation. In turn, old scars must be subjected to a course of hardware therapy.
Treatment of keloid scars - drugs, ointments, creams. Photos before and after
Drug treatment is used both as an auxiliary or preparatory therapy before another type of treatment, and as the main method of treatment.
Ointments and creams basically contain collagen of different origins, which creates a film on the surface of the skin. The film prevents moisture loss, moisturizing the surface of the keloid. At the same time, hydration promotes healing and normalization of processes in tissues.
"Diprospan"
The drug is available in 2 forms:
- suspension;
- injection.
To reduce the defect, the keloid scar is chipped once a month. This allows you to make it softer and reduce the brightness of the color. Doctors have differing opinions regarding the drug, since hormonal therapy can provoke changes in the body.
"Kontraktubex"
The action of the gel is ensured by the following components:
- allantoin – relieves itching and burning during healing, normalizes pigmentation, softens scars, and also activates blood circulation in the affected tissue;
- sodium heparin - makes the structure of the scar less dense, saturates the tissue with moisture and has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- cepalin (onion extract) – inhibits the development of fibroblasts, preventing the formation of a scar and its growth.
The gel should be applied 2-3 times a day, massaging the scar from the center to the edges. Treatment period is 3-6 months.
The drug received more positive reviews when treating acne marks. Patients were not able to significantly reduce their keloid size with this gel.
"Lidaza"
The drug “Lidaza” is based on hyaluronic acid, which fills cells and stimulates decay processes in scar tissue. In this case, there is no effect on the collagen-collagenase system.
Available in the forms of solution for internal use and powder for external use.
The drug does not show any visible positive results in the treatment of keloid scars.
"Solcoseryl"
"Solcoseryl" contains deproteinized dialysate from the blood of calves, which stimulates cell regeneration by supplying glucose and oxygen. The most popular forms of release are ointment and jelly. The concentration of the active substance in the jelly is higher.
When treating the scar 2 times a day for several months, improvements in the appearance of the skin are noted. But this remedy will not completely remove the keloid.
"Kenalog"
The keloid scar is almost completely removed with the drug "Kenalog". This is a drug that causes tissue atrophy. It is used as a course of injections at intervals of 1 month to six months. The full course of treatment depends on the age of the scar, its area and size.
As a result of using the product, the scar becomes flat and similar in color to the skin.
Patients who used this remedy noted a long-term positive effect.
"Dermatix"
Among the many remedies for scars, this drug stands out for its effectiveness. Available in the form of a gel and a gel-based bandage (fabric and silicone). It has a superficial effect due to the silicone in the composition, making the keloid scar flat.
This is one of the few products that act on the surface of the skin without changing the inner layer. A significant disadvantage is the high price of the drug (about 1600 rubles).
The effectiveness of using ointments and creams increases when applied under a compressive bandage for several hours.
Who are contraindicated for injections?
The procedure is prohibited for a small group of patients, which include:
- carriers of a viral infection;
- patients with oncology;
- in the presence of a skin disease during an exacerbation;
- pregnant and lactating women
Diprospan is the most effective drug that will help improve skin condition. But, this remedy has contraindications and side effects, and therefore you should never take it yourself, but only according to the doctor’s indications. Remember that any drug that is also administered subcutaneously may simply not be suitable for everyone individually.
Basic rules of application
After recording the clinical symptoms and passing the necessary tests, the attending physician determines the need for a single use of Diprospan or prescribes a course of therapy.
- Its duration ranges from 5 to 10 days with a maximum daily dose of medication not exceeding 2 ml.
- To relieve symptoms that occur after an insect bite, it is enough to perform one injection from an injector with a needle with a capacity of no more than 2 ml.
- If it is necessary to eliminate signs of nasal congestion due to allergies, the doctor prescribes instillation of 0.5 ml of the drug into each nostril.
When performing most procedures, there is no need to supplement them with anesthetics, such as lidocaine. If such a combination is nevertheless carried out, first Diprospan is drawn into the injector, after which lidocaine is used, the syringe is thoroughly shaken, excess air is removed and the injection is performed.
Reviews about the use of Diprospan after blepharoplasty
I had Asian eye surgery about two years ago. After a certain time, I began to notice that there was a noticeable scar on the eyelid, and it was reddish in color, and slightly resembled a small cut. After consulting with a cosmetologist, I was prescribed Diprospan injections, which should help the scar resolve. After using it, the scar really lightened, and after a couple of months it was almost gone. But there is something unpleasant, in the place where I was given injections, there was always a feeling of tightness and slight itching. After some time, this too went away.
