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How long does it take for a dent from steroid shot to go away? had hip inj. 2days ago n the pain barely just settled then dent appeared on shin? thx!!

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Side effect: unfortunately the "dent" may never go away- the cortisone injection can cause atrophy of the surrounding tissues and the deep subcutaneous and muscle tissue resulting in a "dimple"- these rarely go away by themselves. Please consult the treating physician.

Answered 7/30/2017

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A member asked:

How long does it take for a dent from steroid shot to go away? had hip inj. 2days ago n the pain barely just settled then dent appeared on shin? thx!!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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