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Are Pain and Discoloration from Sculptra Normal and Permanent? Mine Has Lasted 11 Months. How Should It Be Treated?

My sculptra was injected in the mouth. The inside of my mouth burns and on my face i have discoloration.

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Dr. George C. Peck, Jr, MD
Dr. George C. Peck, Jr, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 19, 2014
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