Is Sculptra Likely to Cause Lumps if Injected in the Temples?

asked 7 months ago by MissSpot in los angeles, ca
Latest answer by Arnold W. Klein, MD
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Tags: lumps, temples

A PS suggested this could be done to create volume in this area. But Im very thin there. Its just like under my eyes and is skin on bone. I find it hard to believe it wouldnt end up visibly lumpy. Then I watched the Sculptra dvd and it shows before and after pics featuring only the area around the mouth. The dvd even states Sculptra has only been evaluated for nasolabial wrinkles and folds. Is Sculptra effective at creating natural looking volume in the temples?

11 answers to Is Sculptra Likely to Cause Lumps if Injected in the Temples?

Avoid Sculptra!

The filler Sculptra® was at one time considered an important agent in managing facial fat loss in HIV+ patients. Prior to FDA approval, it was used in a clandestine manner. In clinical trials evaluating this agent for correction of fat loss in HIV+ patients although the study patients were for the most part satisfied, up to 50% of the injected individuals developed some degree of lumpiness in the treated areas. Furthermore, these lumps were often far from invisible. Nevertheless,... more

Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Sculptra is beautiful in the temples, but always requires an expert injector

Sculptra is a beautiful filler to use in the temples. However, no matter where you have Sculptra injected it must be done by an expert injector - this will help avoid complications like lumps - which are completely avoidable if performed correctly.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra to Improve Temple Hollowness

Sculptra is a great way to improve the temple region to look natural appearing. The sculptra would be injected deep under the muscle. There are ways to avoid getting a lumpy result, mainly with careful preparation, injection technique, and post-procedure massaging.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can Sculptra cause lumpiness in the temples

Sculptra is very effective in filling the temples and lumpiness can be avoided with careful injection and immediate massage.

Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How to minimize the risk of lumps with Scuptra

Sculptra used to cause many more lumps than it does now. Over the last couple of years the dilution instructions for Sculptra have changed to diluting it several days before injection and increasing the volume of dilution. That decreased the risk of lumps. In addition, another frequent cause of lumps include injecting Sculptra into circular muscles, such as those around the eyes or lips. Massage after Sculptra is essential to diminish risk of lumps. Firm massage... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Injecting Sculptra in the temples

Injecting Sculptra in the temples helps to restore a more youthful shape to the face. To look natural and to avoid visible bumps it needs to be injected deeply. To make Sculptra even less likely to form bumps, I will usually further dilute it before doing injections into the temples. This is an off label use of Sculptra so the company cannot advertise it for this purpose.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Sculptra and lumps

Hello MissSpot, This is a similar situation you see with Botox Cosmetic. The FDA has only evaluated Boytox Cosmetic's use for wrinkle reduction between the eyebrows where 'the elevens' exist. However, it is commonly used it to reduce wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet) and forehead too. This is called 'off label use' and does not mean it is ineffective or unsafe, only that it was not evaluated by the FDA. Sculptra... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra in the temples

In that area, Sculptra should be injected deep against the temporal bone. When done correctly, there is no lumping or any visible irregularity. It works very well there.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

Sculptra in the Temple Area

Sculptra can be used effectively in this area. What you describe is a good indication for the use of Sculptra. I agree with the other doctors that it should be administered by a well trained and experienced injector. You may need a few treatments to get the desired result.

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra in temples

Sculptra is a wonderful filler for the temple area. It's very important that the injections are placed deep and that a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with an extensive knowledge of facial anatomy performs the treatment. Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid and is performed with a series of 2-3 treatments 6-8 weeks apart. Sculptra stimulates collagen growth and results in a natural, revolumized look. Injections in the temple are considered off... more

Donna Bilu Martin, MD
Miami Beach Dermatologist

Sculptra to Temples...

Yes! Sculptra is ideal for treating the hollowing of the temples. Your provider should be very experienced with Sculptra if she/he is going to inject this area. These injections are done deep and if done correctly, results are beautiful. You will typically need 3 to 4 treatments depending on how severe your temples are. Massaging the area as much as you can, as often as you can, after the injections will help prevent any lumps or bumps from forming... more