Fat necrosis symptoms and conditions

I received a shot of Demerol and Fennergin in my buttock when I went into labor more than 2 years ago. Approximately 2 months after receiving the shot, a small spot formed at the injection site. Over the years, the spot has rapidly grown. The spot is about the size of a tennis ball and there is another smaller spot underneath the big one that is the size of a quarter. I have noticed recently that the large spot is spreading. There is now an indented line forming from the large spot and going around my hip. I recently had a biopsy done and they confirmed that it is fat necrosis. I don't know what my doc. plans to do next. Some side effects I have had from this is loss of weight (15 lbs. in 2 months) and haywire periods (one every 2 weeks).

I also have this problem in my buttock after a shot of Demerol and Fennergin when I went into labor more than 2 years ago. I have had Kenalog shots since then in the same spot but the doc. contributes it to the first shot years ago. The spot is about the size of a tennis ball and there is another smaller spot underneath the big one that is the size of a quarter. I have noticed recently that the large spot is spreading. There is now an indented line forming from the large spot and going around my hip. I recently had a biopsy done and they confirmed that it is fat necrosis. Like you said, there is nothing we can do to make this go away, only cosmetic surgery. I don't know what my doc. plans to do next. Do you know if there is any type of legal action that can take place considering that this has not severely f'd up my 'nice' ass!

I went to my family doctor for some mild allergy problems. He prescribed me a daily Claritin-D and suggested that I get a shot of kenalog seasonally (4 times a year). I allowed him to do the first shot, that was almost 9 months ago. I am not sure when the dimple at the top of my right cheek started, but it is now noticeable to me. After googling "butt indentation" and I came across this page. Fortunately I did not go back for the other 2 kenalog shots I was supposed to get, and I am sick to my stomach that this thing is permanent. My doctor has lost a patient due to the fact that I feel misinformed about the possible side effects of something he seems to prescribe so easily. I also, have lost a little pride in the fact that I used to be very proud of my ass and now even though most people will never notice it, I know it's there... :(

Told that fat necrosis was a RARE complication when dermatologist injected kenalog to help clear up a small cyst. Indentation and discoloration that resulted made me look like I had a major tumor removed from my face.

I have had a 60mg Kenalog shot in the hip every 5-6 months for ~10 years for allergic rhinitis and bad polyps. I had had 2 painful surgeries for the polyps (and in any case they came back within months). The Kenalog is the ONLY thing that restores breathing and sense of smell. The effect lasts ~ 3-4 months so I always have an uncomfortable period before my next shot. I am taking Rhinocort 1x day to try to extend this time but I'm not sure it helps.Kenalog side effects? I have one large divot in my butt at injection site from 5 years ago (fat necrosis they called it) so I will not be a thong suit model any time soon. None other that I can identify. My vision has deteriorated but the opthamologist says it is normal aging. I'd LOVE to have a more benign remedy. Xolair?

Had a kenalog shot for poison ivy in December of '02. Within 2 weeks, site (upper arm) became dented & pitted due to "fat necrosis". Upon examination, Doc said I should have had it in the buttocks since I'm skinny and to "put on some weight" to fill out the dent. Shaking, insomnia, feeling like I'm jumping out of my skin, depression/anxiety, total loss of appetite, muscle weakness irregular period. Took a year to feel back to normal. Dent is no longer visible, but can be felt.