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How Long For Sculptra Lump To Go Down?

asked 6 months ago by Daffy41
Latest answer by Eugene Mandrea, MD
Question viewed 173 times
Tags: dissolve, lumps, timing

Does a lump of collagen on the skin surface produced by sculptra go down more slowly than the rest of the collagen in your face or will it go down at the same time? Thank you.

4 answers to How Long For Sculptra Lump To Go Down?

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Whether to treat lumps from Sculptra injections

In a recent study, 8.5% of patients injected with Sculptra experienced formation of nodules. All nodules could be felt but were not visible. The onset of nodule formation from the time of injection can vary. Early nodules appear one to three months after treatment and most spontaneously disappear. Later nodules can occur from six months to three years and are larger and more inflamed. They usually appear abruptly and are accompanied by swelling and discoloration. These are often referred to... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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How long for Sculptra to go down

You either have a lump (Aggregate of Polylactic acid or a Granuloma (an immunologic reaction, not un -common.) If it is only palpable but not visible, I would do nothing, as it would slowly disappear(6-12 months). If it is visible and recent (lump) I would try to massage ans also have it vibrated in order to disperse it to the point that it is no longer noticeable. If it is old (Granuloma), I would have it injected with 0.4% Kenalog again to the point where it is not noticeable... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

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Skin Lump and Sculptra

From your description it appears you have a skin-colored raised area where you had Sculptra injected. If you recently had Sculpture injected you can massage the area in the event that it is due to the Sculpture collecting in a localized area. If this is very unsightly, you can return to your physician and discuss the option of intralesional steroid to the affected area. Without any treatment- the skin should return to normal over 1-2 years. more
Christina Steil, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

www.steilderm.com

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Lump after sculptra injection

Hi Daffy. "Lumps" in the skin after sculptra injections are usually not visible but can be felt just under the surface of the skin. They are usually 1/16 of an inch in diameter and represent an aggregation of the sculptra crystals with some collagen. In your case, if the lump is not visible, I would elect to do nothing. They tend to disappear in about a year. Hope this helps.
Joseph N. Togba, MD

Oakland Plastic Surgeon

www.josephtogbamd.com

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