I had 3 sessions of Sculptra done over the space of 3 months, with 2 vials used each time. I don't really see a significant difference, and no one seems to notice any change as well. Could I just be responding very slowly to it, or it's possible that it won't work on me? When should I expect to see some noticeable results?
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Swelling and sensation of pressure to be expected for a few days after Sculptra injection. However, something adverse may have occurred if you experience prolonged pain and swelling for 3 weeks after a Sculptra injection as there may be risks of infection and/or nerve impingement. You should be...
It is possible that the lidocaine (local anesthetic) in the sculptra was infiltrated near the nerve that helps to close the eye. Most often this wears off in 3-4 hours. Less likely is if the needle accidentally passed through or transected the nerve. That is very unlikely. I would see your...
I'm sorry about your experience. We do not use Sculptra in our practice because of the risk of chronic lumpiness. Sculptra is technically approved for use in HIV patients for lipoatrophy but is often used off-label in other areas.
Sculptra is made of a material that is reactive, in other words...
