I Had Sculptra Injections Yesterday. I Am Severely Bruised, All Purple from my Nose to my Chin?

I'm sorry to hear about the negative side effects you experienced following the treatment.  Side effects of Sculptra may include the following:

1) Lumps, or "nodules."
2) Redness or swelling at the injection site
3) Bruising
4) Itching
5) Swelling

 

I would recommend speaking with your physician who performed the injections regarding any concerns you have. You will just need a little time to recover from the bruising. Thanks and good luck!

Unfortunately, with any procedure involving injections, there is a risk for bleeding bruising.  It is important to not be on any Aspirin just prior, during, or immediately after a procedure like this to reduce these risks. 

Anytime a needle is inserted in to the skin you are at risk for a bruise.  I actually tell my patients to expect bruising and be surprised if you don't.  Aspirin and aspirin related products as well as some Herbal and OTC can cause you to have more bruising.  Icing for the first 48hours and staying away from those products can cut down on your bruising time.  

Bruising can occur any time a doctor goes through your skin with needles...  It can occur with sculptra and restyulane, juvederm, radiesse, etc.  If sculptra was used for the fine 'crepy' or 'sleep' lines over the cheeks, it is many little injections along the lines and in a criss-crossed technique... so it is likely to get some bruising.  Be patient... as sculptra is the best product to stimulate your own collagen and it will, over time (you need 3 treatments, 2 months apart), rehydrate your skin!  I also use it for volumizer of the cheeks, pre-jowls and temples with amazing results.  For the bruising, eat pineapple everyday.  It contains a natural ingredient - bromelain - which help bruising to disappear faster!  Best of luck!  Dr. Marc DuPere Plastic Surgeon Toronto

Severe bruising can be helped by using vitamin K cream, certain V-beam lasers, and even IPL. Make sure to wear sunblock over a bruise because tanning can cause the bruise to stain the skin and appear much longer.