What Are Possible Side Effects of Using Steroids to Dissolve Sculptra Nodules?

Sculptra is often used to restore volume in the cheeks, temples, jawline.  It is not recommended for underneath the eyes as side effects may occur.  Thermage or fractional laser will not be helpful in this situation.

It is possible to get the nodules this early. You should keep massaging and if not better in one week then see your doctor. At that point your doctor can try using a very small amount of kenalog in the nodule center. It can be very difficult to get rid of the nodule. The most important thing you...

This is difficult to really assess without knowing the type filler that was used.  I would recommend that you see your physician for an evaluation. 

In my experience, I've had many good results in patients over 65 using Sculptra. Given the fact that more mature skin has less collagen at baseline due to sun, genetics and other enviornmental factors, more sculptra treatment sessions are usually necessary for older patients. Additionally,...

Thank you for your question. Usually there's swelling and bruising after injection for about a week, and the tightness is probably due to some swelling. No peeling involved. I hope this helps.

Sculptra treatments have not been shown to cause a greater incidence of keloid scarring.  Sculptra has also been shown to be safe in people of all skin colors and types.  Having said that, most of the injectable fillers are not recommended to be used in people with a history of keloids...