What percentage of Sculptra patients have problems with granulomas or nodules?

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What percentage of patients have problems with granulomas or nodules? After how long a period do they appear? Does it appear just in the injected area or could it appear in other areas?

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question!   Sculptra nodules can occur, but if prepared properly and massaged thoroughly, rarely form.   They only appear where it was injected.   I had noticed more nodule formation in the temple area, so we stress massage in these regions.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

in 1000s of patients over 15 years ive seen this only once or twice.  massage and proper dilution prevents issues.  other fillers have more risk.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is possible to develop nodules or granulomas with any injectable filler, including Sculptra.  For all fillers, the incidence of developing these bumps or lumps is not common at all.  For Sculptra, if a bump or lump did appear, it would be in the treated area and not in a different area.  Some bumps can appear within in a few weeks after the treatment but sometimes it can take months for them to appear.  I would say the percentage of people that do develop some sort of lump is less than 2%.  In many cases, these lumps will just go away by themselves over time.  Some lumps can be treated if needed.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

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Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Back in the 1990s one Sculptra first came out, we had some issues with granuloma and cyst formation. Those were attributed to improper dilution techniques as well as improper guidance as to WHERE Sculptra should be injected. Since 1998 we haven't had a single case of a granuloma or cyst formation after a treatment using Sculptra. Sculptra granulomas always occur in the area of treatment only. I hope this answers your question and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

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