Is This Normal Swelling After Sculptra or Should I Be Worried?

July 22, 2011
Asked By:San Antonio7798 in San Antonio, TX

I had Sculptra injected yesterday in my temples, upper cheek area and it looks great, I know this is water/swelling and will go back down etc. However, I look like a chipmunk in my lower face as you can see in photo. Is this kind of swelling in the lower area "normal" for some people? If so, about how long until I can expect some relief and is there anything I can do to help it along? I have an ultrasonic (ultrasound) facial cleanser and know this is great for swelling, should I use?

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March 16, 2021

Answer: Looks worse than normal, see your doctor

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Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 16, 2021

Answer: Looks worse than normal, see your doctor

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Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 23, 2018

Answer: Swelling and bruising after Sculptra

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Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 23, 2018

Answer: Swelling and bruising after Sculptra

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Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2018

Answer: Post Sculptra bruising and swelling

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September 30, 2018

Answer: Post Sculptra bruising and swelling

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September 1, 2015

Answer: When you’ve had Sculptra injections, you can get bruised

September 1, 2015

Answer: When you’ve had Sculptra injections, you can get bruised

February 23, 2018

Answer: Not normal

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February 23, 2018

Answer: Not normal

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