How long do the effects of steroid injections last for?

Keloids present as red raised scars and are often treated with steroid injections to flatten these scars. Combination treatment with the VBEAM laser and steroid injections can also be used and such combination treatments are found to be better at flattening and lightening these raised scars. Usually 4-5 monthly treatments are advised and most patients will see excellent results. For some patients who are prone to recurrence, 3 monthly maintenance treatment may be required. The cost depends on the number of scars we are treating, and can vary from $400-800 usually. Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question - certainly an interesting one. Without knowing where exactly the injection was placed it is hard to know what effect you should have experienced. Nevertheless, steroid injections typically last a few months and allow the individual to do other rehabilitation/treatments for their pain symptoms. The duration of the effects can also depend on 1. The individual 2. Activity levels 3. Previous injections From clinical experience of facet joint and nerve root injections, the effect is typically seen within within a month, but again it depends on the individual.