Sculptra 3 weeks ago: lumps in the temple.

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i got 1 vial of sculptra injected in cheeks and temples about 3 weeks back. I can feel 2 small lumps in my temple area. , they are not visible or maybe faintly visible. Do the lumps get worse once more collagen is stimulated? Should I be worried? is there anything i can do to get rid of them? Would it be safe to have sculptra injected in that area in the future?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

If papules (small lumps) develop in the temples after Sculptra, these generally get better with time.  Sometimes they can only be felt and sometimes they may be visible.  In my experience, Sculptra still can be injected in the future to an area that may have developed papules.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I would consider massage of these areas. I might not help but couldn't hurt. In my experience they get better. If they are getting worse or noticeable, consider using 5FU or Kenalog. It doesn't mean it is not safe to use in the future. I always inject Sculptra deep in the temples because the skin in thin in this area.

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