Is there any bruising with Sculptra Aesthetic?

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I am considering Sculptra Aesthetic. Is there bruising after a treatment and if so typically how bad is the bruising?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

with any injectables there may be bruising, cannulas can be used to limit bruising however.  So please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There is always a risk of bruising with any injection.  I would suggest scheduling an appointment with an experienced physician for optimal results.  All the best.

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD · Answer

As with any injectable, there is always the risk of bruising and/or swelling which can last up to two weeks.  Head elevation, cold compresses, and arnica montana may decrease the amount of bruising/swelling that may occur.

Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery - Alpharetta · Answer

Hello!
As with any treatment, yes, there is a risk of bruising. This can be increased due to your medical history, certain medications you may take, and if you drink alcohol or exercise too soon after treatment. It can also heighten your risk depending on the area that is being treated. To lessen your risk, I would recommend avoiding alcohol and ibuprofen/NSAIDs for 5-7 days before your treatment as well as avoiding vitamins (as long as they are not a medical necessity). After your treatment, you may ice the area and avoid exercising or drinking alcohol for 3-5 days. In addition, if you do have any bruising, you may apply arnica cream with vitamin K which will help any bruising resolve quicker. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Lisa Airan, MD · Answer

There is a risk for bruising any time an injector inserts a needle into the skin. You can reduce your risk of bruising by certain lifestyle modifications 2 weeks before receiving injections. Avoid things that can thin the blood (for example: Aspirin, Advil, Vitamin E, Omega-3’s). You may also take oral Arnica, Traumeel or Bromelain as a prophylactic measure to prevent bruising. As a note, Do not stop taking medications that have been prescribed by your physician. Just in case, schedule your appointment when you can afford to have 3-5 days of time to be bruised.

Nicole Hayre, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. With any injectables, there is always a risk of bruising. Most practices have pre-care guidelines which you can follow two weeks prior to the procedure that will help to reduce the risk of bruising. The amount of bruising varies with each patient and may last from a couple of days to several weeks. Cool compresses right after treatment can also help minimize bruising. Please seek a Board-Certified Dermatologist to seek if you’re an ideal candidate for the treatment.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Bruising is possible with any injectable treatment including Sculptra. It can be minimized by avoiding blood thinning medications and supplements prior to your treatment. However, if you have been prescribed a blood thinner by another physician, I would not stop it without discussing with the physician. Certainly lasers like the Vbeam can also help shorten bruise duration.

Shareef Jandali, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. With any injection there is a risk of bruising. Be sure to choose an experienced provider such as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon when considering treatments such as Sculptra to reduce to incidence of complications such as bruising that can be avoided or minimized with such experience.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Sculptra injections should be performed with a cannula only and if so, no bruising should result after the procedure. I hope it helps and good luck from New York City

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