Is Sculptra completely safe?

No medical treatment is completely risk-free. Sculptra has an established clinical safety profile, but side effects and complications can occur.

What are the most common Sculptra side effects?

Common injection-related reactions can include swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness and discomfort.

Can Sculptra cause lumps?

Yes. Palpable lumps or nodules can occur and should be assessed if they persist, worsen or are concerning.

Can Sculptra cause granulomas?

Inflammatory granulomatous reactions are possible but uncommon. Persistent or unusual nodules should be medically assessed.

Can Sculptra cause swelling?

Yes. Temporary swelling can occur after injection.

Can Sculptra cause bruising?

Yes. Bruising is possible with injectable treatments.

Who should not have Sculptra?

Suitability depends on the individual. Relevant contraindications and precautions include certain hypersensitivity or severe-allergy histories, and the cited Galderma IFU lists a history of or susceptibility to keloid/hypertrophic scarring as a contraindication. Active disease or infection at or near the treatment site is also a reason to defer treatment until controlled.

Can someone with a history of keloids have Sculptra?

This requires particular caution. The cited Galderma Sculptra US IFU lists a known history of or susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring as a contraindication. Patients should disclose any history of abnormal scarring before treatment.

Can I have Sculptra if I have an infection?

Treatment should be postponed when there is an active infection or inflammatory disease in or near the intended treatment area until the underlying condition is controlled.

Does more Sculptra mean better results?

No. More product does not automatically mean a better result. The MDA information specifically states that the quantity and injection depth depend on the treatment area and expected result and that over-correction should be avoided.

Is Sculptra suitable for mature skin?

Some mature patients may be suitable, but age alone does not determine suitability. The face, skin, medical history and treatment goals should be assessed individually.

Can I have Sculptra after filler?

Possibly, depending on your previous treatment, product, injection sites and current facial condition. Your doctor should know about all previous aesthetic procedures.

What should I do if I develop a lump?

Contact your treating doctor for assessment. Do not attempt to inject, dissolve, massage aggressively or otherwise treat a persistent lump yourself unless specifically instructed.

What if I am worried about my Sculptra result?

Contact the doctor who performed the treatment. An in-person assessment is preferable to attempting to diagnose the problem through photographs or internet information.