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Will lumps from Sculptra and Voluma ever go away?

I had 4 viles of sculptra 2 years ago and have had lumbs under the skin and 1 that u can see. A month ago I had 2 tubes of Voluma since then I have more Lumbs under the skin. Will they ever go away or will they always be there?

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Needs an exam

June 22nd, 2016
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A careful exam of your lumps and voluma placement will help.
Sculptra lumps can sometimes be broken up with a fine needle.
Keith Denkler, MD
June 22nd, 2016

Needs an exam

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A careful exam of your lumps and voluma placement will help.
Sculptra lumps can sometimes be broken up with a fine needle.
Keith Denkler, MD

Sculptra and Voluma

June 22nd, 2016
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The products that were used are both great but the results depend on where and how it was injected. Sculptra will take time to dissolve but Voluma can be dissolved with Vitrase.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Green

Web reference: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/sculptra

Michele S. Green, MD
June 22nd, 2016

Sculptra and Voluma

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The products that were used are both great but the results depend on where and how it was injected. Sculptra will take time to dissolve but Voluma can be dissolved with Vitrase.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Green

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/sculptra

Michele S. Green, MD

Lip Swelling After Fillers Such as Juvederm or Restylane -- Reverse With Hyaluronidase

June 19th, 2016
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Because it has been longer than two weeks, please see your physician and have the filler reversed. It is not normal to lumps/bumps that long after treatment.  Sculptra may require RF treatments and lasers.  Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

June 19th, 2016

Lip Swelling After Fillers Such as Juvederm or Restylane -- Reverse With Hyaluronidase

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Because it has been longer than two weeks, please see your physician and have the filler reversed. It is not normal to lumps/bumps that long after treatment.  Sculptra may require RF treatments and lasers.  Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

There is a treatment

June 19th, 2016
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Lumps with newer formulations of sculptra and proper injection technique are rare. They can be treated with injection of a mixture of cortisone and methotrexate. I would only treat the visible lump and leave the rest alone, as they will gradually dissolve on their own.
voluma can be a "lumpy" product if not placed properly. Voluma needs to injected very deeply and in small aliquots. Voluma lumps can be treated with injection of an enzyme called hyaloronidaze, and often several sessions are needed for full correction. Best of luck! 
Neda Vanden Bosch, MD
June 19th, 2016

There is a treatment

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Lumps with newer formulations of sculptra and proper injection technique are rare. They can be treated with injection of a mixture of cortisone and methotrexate. I would only treat the visible lump and leave the rest alone, as they will gradually dissolve on their own.
voluma can be a "lumpy" product if not placed properly. Voluma needs to injected very deeply and in small aliquots. Voluma lumps can be treated with injection of an enzyme called hyaloronidaze, and often several sessions are needed for full correction. Best of luck! 
Neda Vanden Bosch, MD

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