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Sculptra was injected through my mouth by my parotid gland over two years ago. I have mumps like swelling. Is this permanent?

DisfiguredandscaredMay 30, 2015
I went to a board certified dermatologist and had a half vial of sculptra injected. My face has been slightly tender and swollen since with large hardened lymph nodes. What can I do and who should I see?

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Young R. Cho, MD, PhD

Thank you for your question.  Chances are you have injection site swelling or even deeper bruises that are contributing to your swelling. This will resolve.  If you loved the result at the time of injection, then you should continue with your future treatments.

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In all likelihood, this probably is the result of Sculptra but after one year one must make sure that this is not a rapidly expanding tumor of some sort and you should consult the doctor that did the injection for possible further consultation.Once established that this is a result of Sculptra,...

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