Second Round of Sculptra 3 Weeks Ago. Experiencing Complications?

About 3 weeks ago got second round of injections (another 2 vials). About 1 week ago started feeling a throbbing in my face and pain around the injection sites and a "pushing out" feeling. My ears then became plugged and I cannot pop them as well as my sinuses being congested and my eyes are red constantly. My sculptra doctor said this is not a side effect of sculptra. I checked with my GP and he found nothing wrong, gave me a nose spray which helped for a day.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by cityboy in new york city

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Complications following Sculptra treatment

Hello, and very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced following the injections. Side effects of Sculptra may include the following: 1) Lumps, or "nodules." 2) Redness or swelling at the injection site 3) Bruising 4) Itching 5) Swelling I have not heard of the issue you describe taking place following Sculptra treatment. I would recommend speaking with your physician further to determine if there was another issue that may be causing your problem. Thanks for... more

Sculptra Side Effects after Second treatment

Hi and thank you for posting your question. I am pleased to hear that you've followed through with your physician to be certain these symptoms are not signs of illness. My thoughts are you should feel confident in those findings and that you're not having complications such as allergic reaction to Sculptra. If this didn't occur following your first session, hopefully this is not a reaction to the active ingredient. Poly-L-lactic acid is the active ingredient and resembles dissolving suture... more

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rn in mass 25 Mar 2013

6 days ago I has a "touch up" after 3.5 vials 14 mos ago. On leaving the office my L side was extremely painful R hardly at all. Woke up next day with nickle sized blister of fluid under L eye. This never happened in past. Massaged it down, did not refill. Have had feeling of pressure at temples (they were injected also) and blocked ears both intermittent. Very uncomfortable at 6 days post op feels like someone is pressing on my temples. Find it hard to believe only you and I have this problem.

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