Is it Okay to Massage Sculptra Area to Prevent Nodule from Forming?

Is it okay to keep massing after the first 5 days to prevent a nodule or Granuloma from forming ? I am a 32 years old woman and have had 2 sessions of sculptra in my temporal area and during my 2nd session I also had some injected near my eye bone area near my high cheek close to the Temple area..( looks to me like its the area in between the High cheek bone and the lower lid that needs the correction.. Sorry its hard to describe the location..The sessions have been 6 weeks apart.

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Massaging after sculptra

Massaging for the first five days after a Sculptra injection is very important. After the first five days, massaging is not likely to make much more of a difference but it can't hurt. Massaging more than necessary is better than not massaging enough.

Sculptra

We encourage patients to massage the treated areas five times a day for five minutes each time over the next five days. After this, you can still massage the areas, however it may not make too much of a difference at that time.

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Massage after Sculptra

I like to give the 5-5-5 rule to my patients after their Sculptra injections: massage 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. This helps prevent nodules and ensure a smooth, natural look.

Yes massage with sculptra

The usual mantra is to massage heavily 5 minutes 5 times a day for 5 days afterwards. you can continue to massage if you have a bump and please go see your physician to see if anything else can be done.

Massaging with Sculptra

Yes, massage as often as you can through out your treatments. This can only help in preventing nodules to form in the skin. There is no such thing as massaging too much. I always recommend my patients to massage 5 times a day, 5 minutes a day, for the first 5 days, then switch to at least twice a day. Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens

Massage after Sculptra placement is necessary

It's very important to massage the treated areas after Sculptra injections. Massage at least: 5 minutes at a time twice a day 5 days The body begins to respond to the presence of the Sculptra particles very quickly and it's important for the Sculptra to be well-distributed. Don't be afraid to massage by pushing against the boney areas of the face. Massaging won't harm the results, and is actually essential for the prevention of pearls of collagen... more

Sculptra complication prevention

Massage is probably the best way to make sure that the Sculptra is evenly distributed as it sets up the collagen formation. Muscle action like in the temple area (temporalis muscle) and others by contraction or else during the injection can concentrate the Sculptra in one area which can cause a nodule. Massage at least a few times per day is helpful.