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Can Sculptra Injections Cause Scarring? From the Needle?

lafhairJan 7, 2012
I had 3 sculptra treatments on my checks and temples I am experiencing little ice pick looking scars on both sides of my face where I was injected. It has been 11 months since my first one. It just became noticeable 2 months ago and have gotten several more scars since.

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