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What is the Best Method to Minimize the Bruising and Swelling After Sculptra Injections?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Hacker, MD
Question viewed 302 times
Tags: aftercare, bruising, duration, healing, prevention, recommendation, recovery, reduce, technique

How long should I expect the bruising to be visible?

2 answers to What is the Best Method to Minimize the Bruising and Swelling After Sculptra Injections?

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Minimize Bruising

Dear concerned Sculptra patient: Some bruising and swelling can occur after any type of injection. But there are steps you can take to reduce the chance that you will experience a bruise. First, stop taking medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which predispose you to bleeding. Remember if these medications are prescribed for medical conditions ask your physician if it is safe to stop these medications prior to treatment. Arnica Montana is a safe natural... more
Dean L. Johnston, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Minimize bruising and swelling after Sculptra

Typically, bruising and swelling will be less with scultpra than with other fillers. Nonetheless some advocate the use of various forms of arnica before and after treatment to minimize bruising.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

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