Could Tearing in Eye Be a Result of Sculptra Injections?

When tears constantly drip down your face, this is not normal.  If the tear drainage system is blocked, this could lead to a dangerous infection.  However, there are many causes of tearing, some not even having anything to do with the drainage system.  For instance, eczema around the eyes causes significant tearing, redness, and eye irritation.  It could be an allergy to Sculptra, but perhaps this is not even related to your sculptra injection. I would advise... more

Depending upon the area the Sculptura was injected into could have effected the tear duct channels. Seek an eye doctor for evaluation of the duct function and anatomy. From MIAMI DR. B

If there is swelling near the tear duct it may decrease the drainage of tears so they build up and roll over the lower eyelid. Flushing out the tear duct was a great idea, but that would not release the outer pressure on the duct from generalized swelling.  After reconstructive surgery in the neighborhood of the lower eyelid and cheek, we often recommend massaging the tear duct area briefly a few times per day  (once the surgical scar has grown strong) and this minimizes the... more