Sculptra nodules in temple. Does this mean it's not working?

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I'm 2 weeks post sculptural injections and developed small nodules in the temple area that are hardly noticeable. Does this mean it's not working or dispersing properly? Will I get desired affects when they go away or is it all a work in slow progress? Thank you kindly!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this can be improved with massage, injections or RF treatments. do not get more sculptra till this is treated, it seems as if the sculptra was injected improperly or diluted too concentrated.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Small nodules are the result of either not massaging the tissues over the first five days after treatment or improper dilution of the Sculptra. I would massage the area and allow more time to pass so that the lumps have an opportunity to break down before additional treatments.  Hope this helps.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Having nodules develop in the temple after a Sculptra treatment does not mean that it's not working.  If nodules develop, they are frequently short lasting and usually do not need to be treated.  It can take at least a month or two to see the full effect from a Sculptra treatment.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The nodules you are experiencing are the result of either not massaging the tissues after treatment or improper dilution of the Sculptra. I would advise you to massage the area to allow the lumps to break down before having additional treatments. Best of Luck!

Russell Kridel, MD · Answer

Great question! Not to worry, the nodules after Sculptra injection do not mean that the Sculptra is not working.  It is possible that the solution was not warmed up enough prior to your injection or the area was not massaged adequately afterwards. Your current nodules should resolve after further massage and time. We often recommend our patients to massage the injected area for 5 days after treatment, 5 times daily, for 5 minutes each time. Hopefully you can use the rule of 5’s after your next treatment to avoid any further nodules.

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Answer: The nodules you are experiencing are the result of either not massaging the tissues after treatment

Answer: The nodules you are experiencing are the result of either not massaging the tissues after treatment

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