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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?

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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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