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Sculptra Removal - Upper Cheek/Eye Area. Birmingham, MI
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Hello. To those of you who have had good luck...
paa1March 17, 2016
Hello. To those of you who have had good luck with Sculptra, I wish you continued good luck and happiness. I am not so fortunate. I was injected in the upper cheek/low eye area in September of 2012. I had previously had a very positive experience with Restalyne a year prior. The only negative was it's effects wore off in 6-9 months. I went to a another dermatologist who was running a Botox special and next thing you know I am getting a Sculptra injection. Almost immediately large bumps appeared under the right eye. The dermatologist was not very caring but did give me a shot of prednisone in the butt and a steroid pack. Fast forward to March 2015. I am now a candidate to have surgical excision of this horrid product from under my eyes. My plastic surgeon did a great job. In December of 2015 the inflammatory response to the Sculptra was occurring again leaving me with additional lumps and granulomas under both eyes. My amazing surgeon performed a second surgery on March 1, 2016. I am doing well although I still have mild bruising and swelling. I just initiated a follow up report to the FDA to inform them I am still suffering the effects of Sculptra that was injected in 2012. I have uncovered a few enlightening articles regarding Sculptra and it's lack of safety trials. I urge anyone on this forum who is continuing to experience adverse events from Sculptra including but not limited to lumps, granulomas and autoimmune disorders to please initiate a complaint on the FDA website or provide an update to them referencing your original complaint to inform them you are still experiencing these horrible side effects. Good luck to everyone and I will periodically provide you an update on how I am doing. My fingers are crossed that I will not have to have an additional surgery to have more Sculptra removed. :)
Replies (6)
April 25, 2016
This is so distressing, perhaps it should be mandatory that a prick test be done before full injection. It is very random but indisputable that individuals react differently to things including foods and medicines. I happen to be allergic to Ibuprofen yet it works beautifully as an anti-inflammatory for most people.
September 22, 2017
Hi there, I am close to losing my vision as I have have had a severe reaction to Sculptra. The crystals are near my eyes and due to the inflammatory process are blocking my ocular nerve. I am desperate to get the name of your surgeon to see if he/she can remove the crystals from near my eye area.
Your help would be so much appreciated. I would even pay you for the Dr's name.
Thank you.
Your help would be so much appreciated. I would even pay you for the Dr's name.
Thank you.
September 28, 2017
How are you doing, its funny i watched a old season reunion of botched tonight and Dr. D injectioned janice dickinson on the show and said he injects himself! I was considering getting it, Im glad i seen yours and others reviews, but i guess your doing ok, people seem to fade off of here once they are doing better.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.