Swelling after Sculptra. What can I do about this puffiness?

November 21, 2017
Asked By:sweetoct in Florida

I had 2 viles of sculptra on Monday not much swelling just tenderness so decided by Sunday to put a (pulsating clay) mask next day face really swollen/distorted ..told to take Claritin I'm scared this is permanent even putting ice - Is it normal to be very puffy and really swollen over a week later or could I have caused permanent damage my face looks disfigured it's soo puffy .. when/what can I do about this puffiness I'm anxiety ridden and really scared ...almost regretting gettting sculptura

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November 23, 2017

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January 4, 2018

Answer: See your doctor

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Swelling after Sculptra--Venus Legacy, Thermi 250

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Swelling after Sculptra--Venus Legacy, Thermi 250

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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November 26, 2017

Answer: Swelling a week after Sculptra from a mask placed

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November 26, 2017

Answer: Swelling a week after Sculptra from a mask placed

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