Still bruised and swollen 15 days post Sculptra, is this normal?

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I'm getting nervous. I received Sculptra injections 15 days ago. By the next morning, my under eyes were very puffy and swollen, almost like an edema. The Dr did not inject under my eye, so im not sure why I'm swelling there. About 5 days in, I also started bruising. Both the swelling and bruises are both still there, and I still look like I may have edema under one eye. Is this normal after 15 days?

Jason Lichtenberger, MD · Answer

I have found bruising to be quite uncommon after Sculptra treatments, and is usually causes a bit of swelling for a day or two but not two weeks.I would recommend visiting your injector and asking what may be done to improve the area, hopefully this will resolve with time.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for
your question. Having bruises is not common after Sculptra treatments unlike a
little bit of swelling for a couple of days. I recommend you see your injector
for a follow up as soon as possible. All the best!

Summit Kundaria, MD · Answer

Divadelux,
Thanks for the question.  Though bruising is considered common after Sculptra treatments (though many times patients do not bruise at all), the time period (>2 weeks) and amount of edema at this point seem to be beyond the normal post-Sculptra course.  I would recommend a visit with your injector for their opinion, as they saw your pre-injection appearance and are familiar with exact injection locations, and will be able to interpret your complaints in that context.  Good luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for
your question. Having bruises is not common after Sculptra treatments unlike a
little bit of swelling for a couple of days. I recommend you see your injector
for a follow up as soon as possible. All the best!

Val Alexander Daniyar, DMD · Answer

Your doctor may have inadvertently decreased the lymphatic drainage from around the eyes area that resulted in some puffy lower eyelids. Delayed bruising might be a result of some minor blood vessel damage. Most of the time delayed bruising appears if you had taken aspirin maybe the day before your injection procedure. Both temporary swelling and bruising are common side effects. Please massage the areas of injection as you must have been instructed (very important with Sculptra) and see your doctor for further consult. Good luck!!

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Still bruised and swollen 15 days post Sculptra, is this normal?

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