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Sculptra injection to nasolabial folds 4 weeks, swelling, pain and inflammation. Will a saline solution help? (Photo)

lindabutterflyJul 11, 2022
I had a bit more than half a Vial of Sculptra injected into both my nasolabial folds and have since experienced swelling, redness and burning pain in the area. My injector is a nurse and not a doctor, so I've been concerned about her management of this. We believe I've had an immune reaction to the product. The injector would like to use Saline solution to dissolve/remove the PLLA. My question is, will saline solution help or could it make matters worse by spreading the PLLA?

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Dr. Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS
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