I am 62 yrs old with auto immune issues, Chrohns , polymyalgia rehumatica, and reynaulds. These injectibles are the first that have gotten my interest to fill in my aging face since I am small and and thin. I do know that this method has been successful in HIV patients so I was wondering if it would have any adverse actions on my conditions
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The amount of swelling that you are experiencing does not sound like a normal result. It is common to have some swelling the first few days, but that swelling decreases and then it takes several weeks for the effects of Sculptra to be apparent. Some other common side effects include...
Sculptra is an excellent product for giving a more youthful appearance to one's face. I have used it for several years for both reconstructing HIV damaged faces as well as for purely cosmetic purposes. I reconstitute Sculptra 3-4 days before a planned injection with sterile water,...
In general, side effects from Sculptra injections may include:
1) Swelling
2) Numbness
3) Bruising
4) Redness
I would recommend following up with your physician who performed the injections regarding any concerns you have about side effects. You may also want to see a...