Can I Go to Work After Sculptra Injections?

asked 1 year ago by achase in westport, CT
Latest answer by Will Richardson, MD
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11 answers to Can I Go to Work After Sculptra Injections?

Fort Lauderdale Sculptra

Absolutely! The beauty of this product is most injectors mix with a small amount of anesthetic resulting in greater comfort. Patients frequently have this done in the evening and go to work the next day.

Will Richardson, MD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon

www.naturadermatology.com

Sculptra Recovery

Yes, it is possible to go back to work after Sculptra injections. However, the patient should be performing the company-recommended massage of the treated areas, and applying ice packs. Also, it is not a good idea to wear make-up immediately post-procedure, therefore covering up a bruise would be impossible. For these reasons, many patients take the rest of the day off or do the procedure on Friday so they have the weekend to recover.

Kristel D. Polder, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Back to work after Sculptra possible no or minimal down time

If you are not concerned about your appearance, and if you have a "desk" job not requiring manual labor or bending down over at the waist, you most certainly can go to work the day after Sculptra volumization injections. You will be swollen, slightly red in spots, and quite possibly badly bruised, more the day after then the day of injections. Most doctors recommend massaging the face for 5 minutes, 5 times per day for 5 days after Sculptra so your doctor may insist that you... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Sculptra is usually not the kind of treatment that requires time off from work

Sculptra is usually not the kind of treatment that requires time off from work. As with facial fillers, you may get somewhat bruised or may look a little puffy. The puffiness is from the water and may actually look good as if it is part of the correction, but it will go away. We tell patients to not take any blood thinners to minimize bruising. I wouldn’t have any injection right before a major event or photo shoot, but with a little makeup most people... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.ChelseaEye.com

Can I go to work after sculptra?

If I make an appointment in the morning, can I take ice paks and come into my office after the injections? I'm not worried about anyone seeing me, I'm just concerned that I may need to take the day off for pain or healing. Thank you I don't see why not if you're up to it. just don't plan any big meetings or major decisions. personally I would go home.

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you can go back to work after Sculptra

Yes, you can go back to work after Sculptra. Immediately after treatment you will have some swelling giving your face a more volumized appearance - which you may actually LIKE. Good luck! see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra is OK before work

Sculptra is injected with an anesthetic which makes the area feel a little numb until the anesthetic wears off. There will be a little swelling after the treatment which is really just the water mixed with Sculptra and adds a visual improvement to the treated areas by replacing lost volume. Ice is a great way to prevent bruising and swelling. The injections may cause some mild tenderness in the areas treated for a few days, but most patients have no problem returning to... more

Douglas M. Keel, DO
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

There should be some swelling but minimal discomfort after Sculptra injections

If you don't mind having some mild redness and swelling, there should be no problem going to work after your Sculptra injections.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Work after Sculptra? Sure. Why not?

Given the description provided in your question, I don't think there would be a problem returning to work after the Sculptra procedure. You may be a little sore and a little swollen. But assuming the Sculptra was re-constituted using local anesthetic as recommended, you should not have any pain at all. So sure. Why not?

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

Sculptra Treatments are Rarely Uncomfortable

Sculptra injections rarely cause significant discomfort. After Sculptra injections, the majority of my patients go about a normal day's activities with minimal swelling or discomfort. They actually look better immediately because of the volume replacement due to the water component of the Sculptra injection. Of course, all injectable treatment procedures have risks which include inflammation, swelling, bruising, bleeding, and allergic reactions. However, Sculptra injections are... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Sculptra can fit into your workday.

You can certainly go to work immediately after Sculptra injections. Sculptra is reconstituted using Lidocaine (an anesthetic) and thus after a few needle passes, it becomes quite numb and comfortable. If you're at all concerned about the discomfort, let your doctor know and they can provide a number of pain reducing options - i.e. topical anesthetics, nerve blocks, etc. As a simple solution, apply ice to the areas where you'd like the Sculptra placed - 10... more