Distorted Facial Shape After Jawline Sculptra Injections

Dear Live,
Your face will return to your pre-injection state within the next two days as the water from the solution is absorbed. Then, over the next 8-10 weeks, you will form collagen in response to the Sculptra particles that are left behind. This collagen response is almost never to the full volume that was injected with the water. So, expect a much more subtle effect when all is said and done.
Sometimes injection, toward the jawline is done to "feather" the treatment. I don't know if this is the case for you or not. Consider a visit to a another plastic surgeon that injects Sculptra if you feel that your prior injector did not listen to your concerns. Good luck!

The most important thing to remember after Sculptra injections is that what you see immediately post-injection is not the same result that you will see over time. Yes, the same areas will see an increase in volume, but not to the extent that was seen with the initial injections. The final result will be more subtle. Over the first few days, the body will absorb the extra fluid that was used to dilute the product and the local anesthetic. Patience is key with Sculptra.
Be sure to discuss any post-injection concerns with your injector, and always see an expert physician injector.
All the best,

Early on, since Sculptra is a large volume of injectable product, it can create dramatic swelling for some patients.  It is difficult to determine which areas are swelling and which areas are Sculptra.  Patients should continue to massage the products afterwards and keep close tabs with their injector.  Sculptra was originally used for patients with HIV lipodystrophy and is made up of poly-L-lactic acid.  Sculptra has the potential for lasting longer than some other fillers, but it has some significant side effect

-Nodules and Granulomas- Can occur with use of Sculptra.  Knowledge of Sculptra and facial anatomy as well as mixing constitution have resulted in decreased incidence of nodules occurring.  

-Infection- Since Sculptra is replaced ultimately by your body's response to it its incidence of infection is very low

-Overly filled appearance- In some patients the response to Sculptra can be vigorous and patients can note an overly full look to the area injected.  Since Sculptra is not reversible, patients must wait for this product to dissipate which can be years.

Overall, in properly trained hands with an experienced injector, Sculptra can add significant amounts of volume to patients and is a useful filler.