Can you take any pain medication like baby aspirin after your Sculptra injections?

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Can you take any pain medication after your sculptra injections? ( baby aspirin?) Also, i was reading in another forum something about embolism after sculptra buttocks injections? Can that happen? Have there been any deaths with that procedure? Thank you for your time

Alexander Rivkin, MD · Answer

Hi there! Thank you for your question! pain medication can be taken but I would recommend avoiding anything that may thin the blood such as Ibuprofen. This may increase the chance of bruising in the areas that were injected. As for the embolism, the chances of that happening with Sculptra injections is very rare and I am not aware of any deaths ever from this treatment, however it is very important to go to a skilled injector with many years of experience!

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Pain medication that doesn’t thin your blood is fine after Sculptra. However, aspirin is a blood thinner so I’d avoid that to minimize the risk of bruising, and take Tylenol instead for the first 48 hours after your treatment. The risk of an embolism with Sculptra is minute, and with good technique and an expert injector, Sculptra is very safe. However, if you are concerned, feel free to speak more to your doctor about Sculptra’s safety profile. Please find a board-certified dermatologist to help you get the most beautiful and safest results.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can take baby aspirin after Sculptra. The risks with Sculptra are very rare. If you remain concerned, I would follow-up with your injector. Keep in mind, the buttocks need numerous vials of Sculptra over time to build volume, and in some instances the results are subtle and will need to be combined with Bellafill, fat or implants to achieve desired results. I recommend seeing a body shaping expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Nasrin Mani, MD · Answer

Asprin is a blood thinner therefore it can increase the risk of bruising I would avoid any time of blood thinner.

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. It is normal after Sculptra to have some tenderness to the area. We recommend that patients stay away from Aspirin containing products because it will increase bruising. Tylenol would be best in this case. Best of luck.

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