Needle mark 7 weeks after injecting Sculptra? (Photo)

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I got a needle mark (vertical) on my temple area from Sculptra injection 7 weeks ago and can feel the mark. I followed up with my doctor in Edina, MN. She said she couldn’ t feel it and told me that’s my vein. Any advices on whether it’s needle mark and how to treat it?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Unfortunately without feeling your tissues in the temple it is difficult to offer definite advice although I see your area of concern.  Because Sculptra is a solution injected into the temples it would be strange to have such a discrete line.  I would revisit with your injector and discuss, or seek an in-person second opinion.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is hard to say without seeing you in person and feeling the area. It is most likely a vein. Sometimes veins become more prominent after injection but they almost always get better. If this persists, a laser can take care of the vein - a 1064 laser.

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