Is it Possible to Develop a Nodule or Granuloma from Sculptra?

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

It is possible to develop lumps or bumps after Sculptra (or anything other fillers for that matter). If the Sculptra procedure is done correctly, the chance of getting of lump (like a nodule or granuloma) is very rare. If lumps do develop, they tend to do so in areas where the skin is very thin, like just under the eyes. If a lump does occur, it generally takes a few weeks to months after the treatment to be seen. There are measures that can sometimes be taken to... more

Yes it is possible to develop a nodule or granuloma from Sculptra.Typically they form weeks to months after the injection. 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. In my... more