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Sculptra Mixed at Time of Injection, Did I Waste my Money?

cynthia123
Doctor had nurse shaking vials vigorously for a long time, I could see bubles and sand like substance on bottom, Doctor proceeded to inject with needle, afterwards, nurse was told to massage my face for 15 minutes. Research I have done suggest to mix in advance 1 to 3 days before injecting, Concerns me, my face was very swelled, painfull for 4 weeks and my lip now droops on left side, seeing the nurse shake the vial makes me believe it was not pre-mixed. Thoughts?

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