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Hard Bumps After Sculptra on Forehead

asked 3 years ago by JennyM in Vancouver, BC
Latest answer by Chris Thiagarajah, MD
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I had the injection done on my temples and forehead about 11 days ago. After the swelling and bruising went away, I was left with two very hard and large bumps. I have been massaging to try to break them up but they have not gone away and one of them has gotten bigger. They are very noticeable and painful. I have read that these can be permanent and get even worse. Is this true? Is there anything I can do?

3 answers to Hard Bumps After Sculptra on Forehead

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Sculptra in forehead

Sculptra nodules can be broken up with kenalog or 5-fu. Also massage can be key. Plus a little time is needed.   
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Management of Sculptra Nodules

Firm scar massage is key, 10x every 4-6 hours. If the bumps remain persistent, seek a board-certified dermatologist to consider intralesional steroid and or 5-FU injection to break down the scar tissue. With appropriate dilution and injection technique by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, Sculptra nodule should be quite rare.
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

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Massage hard Sculptra lumps

We begin massage immediately after Sculptra using the 5 x 5 x 5 instructions: Five times daily Five minutes Five days Massge needs to be firm so that any uneven areas are made smoother. Even now, it can be started. You also can see your doctor and if he believes there has been too much put in an area rather than reaction to the injection, he can try to spread it about by using a needle to break up the area.
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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