Sore joints and body aches after Sculptra. Is this normal?
August 9, 2023
Asked By:Awesome2957 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I had one Sculptra treatment for my hip dips (3 vials on each side) 3 months ago. The following day I woke up with stiff and sore joints in my legs and feet. The day after, all of my body ached, and my joint pain had spread to my upper body (fingers, wrists, shoulders). My joints continue to ache, and I am living with daily pain and extreme fatigue. My injector told me it was unrelated, but all of my symptoms began within 24 hours of the Sculptra injections. Is this normal??
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