Half of my face after Sculptra injection is still swollen, it does not subside. Could this be permanent?

January 13, 2018
Asked By:xtotal in Houston, TX

sculptra 1/6th of a vial was injected on each cheeks. one cheek looks good, meaning no swelling. the other cheek swell immediately after lidocaine. lidocaine effects subsided but swelling is still there all over half of my face 3 days after injection. redness after the injection but subsided as lidocaine wore off. no bruising. could the be permanent and if so what could it be due? if permanent how can it be treated?

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January 15, 2018

Answer: Swelling is Not Due to Sculptra

January 15, 2018

Answer: Swelling is Not Due to Sculptra

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