Will these Sculptra lumps be permanent?

I had 2 vials of Sculptura injected 5 weeks ago. I have developed a lump between the corner of my mouth and jawline (giving me a 'jowl' on that side) and 4 little lumps on the corner of my mouth and cheek. Does this mean I'll be prone to more lumps if I get more Sculptra? Is it likely that I'll develop lumps later? I'm also concerned that my face might not return to normal, and I'll end up permanently lopsided as time progresses.

3 answers to “Will these Sculptra lumps be permanent?”

A: Sculptra lumps

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Irregularities from SCulptra at 1 month may be persistent for along time. SInce I was not the treating physician, it is unlcear why you have the result that you are claiming. Nevertheless, it may improve soon, but it will eventuallly go away.

A: An unfortunate Sculptra result

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Jenny, I am sorry to hear that you have had such an unfortunate response to your treatment. Lumps/bumps do occur in around 6% of Sculptra treatments. The overwhelming majority of these bumps are not visible, but can be felt. The occurence is extremely technique dependent and... more

A: This is why permanent implants are a bad idea.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To Jenny12, Hi! Sculptra is a long lasting but not permanent filler. This means that your undesirable bumps will NOT be permanent either. They will be around for a while but should be gone in 9 months or less. There is no reason to think this will happen again. But I would try a... more