Why was Sculptra injected directly into bone?

I had Sculptra injected under my eyes 6 weeks ago to plump up my sinking tear troughs. A bean size lump has developed ON the bone of my eye socket, on the edge close to my eye. It does not sound like the lumps I have read about. When I commented about the lump being IN my bone, my doc said, "Yeah, that's where I injected it." ??? Also, will it keep growing? At what point can I do something about it? What are the best "cures?" And should my doc absorb the cost? I'd appreciate information from anyone who's had a similar experience. Thank you.

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A: Lumps from Sculptra Common

Arnold W. Klein, MD

I'm sorry to hear of your experience with Sculptra, a "semi-permanent" injectable dermal filler. First of all, I should point out, and it's important to know that Sculptra was approved by the FDA in 2004 for use in individuals with HIV/AIDS related facial fat loss, which can result from the use... more

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