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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Gail Humble, MD |  |
Is Sculptra permanent?
My partner and I have worked with Sculptra for nine years and did the inital FDA study on it as well as the follow up study. It is a common misconception that Sculptra lasts two years. The initial study was only two years long and at the... more
| Gail Humble, MD | |
What can I do about Sculptra lumps?
Dear Heather:
The sculptra lumps, or papules, that you describe are one of the complications with this product. Sculptra is a synthetic poly-L-lactic acid. If it is not laid down evenly, if it is too concentrated, if it is not put... more
| Gail Humble, MD | |
Does Sculptra work for lips?
Sculptra should not be used in the lips. The only side effect of this product is the nodule or pap[ule formation. While the incidence is now greatly reduced due to our increasing the dilution and spacing out the treatments, this can... more
| Gail Humble, MD | |
Sculptra - who is qualified to give me injections?
The company, Sanofi-Aventis that makes Sculptra requirs that a physician be trained before being allowed to purchase the product. THis product required a higher technical ability as well as an excellent eye and a clear understanding on howw... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
Sculptra to fix loss of facial volume after nose surgery?
Hi Katie,
I have never seen turbinectomy or rhinoplasty result in loss of volume from the face. A syringe or two of Restylane, Juviderm, or Radiesse should be more than enough to restore youthful volume to your pretty face. If you... more
| Sam Naficy, MD |  |
Sculptra - what does it treat?
Sculptra is used much more for cosmetic reasons than for HIV and will likely soon gain FDA approval for cosmetic use.
Sculptra has been used with such great success that it is often called the "Liquid Face Lift". This non-invasive... more
| Arnold W. Klein, MD |  |
Why was Sculptra injected directly into bone?
I'm sorry to hear of your experience with Sculptra, a "semi-permanent" injectable dermal filler. First of all, I should point out, and it's important to know that Sculptra was approved by the FDA in 2004 for use in individuals with... more
| Gervais Frechette, MD |  |
Does Sculptra need to be diluted before it is injected into my face?
I have been injecting Sculptra for 8 years now. I have trained extensively with Dr Elizabeth Lauzier- La Glenne in Paris. She was the physician who developed New-Fill which later became Sculptra after the purchase from Dermik/Sanofi-Aventis who... more
| Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD |  |
Is Sculptra recommended for hollow eyes?
Avoid sculptra (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) toward correction of infraorbital hollowing or volume correction. The product was originally intended for significant fat loss in the nasolabial fold region in patients who were immunocompromised. Extended... more
| Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD | |
How to avoid Sculptra bumps?
Previous authors have adequately explained the common approaches in avoiding surface irregularities that may result from injecting Sculptra (or other materials) too superficially in the periocular regions. I would like to add several solutions... more
| Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD |  |
Long term side effects of Sculptra
Thank you for your question.
Although our experience in the US has only been for a couple of years, we do have good data sharing the experience of our European physicians for almost 10 years.
The most commonly cited delayed complication is the... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Are there any Sculptra alternatives that work better?
As Dr. Hoenig mentioned, fat transfer is a permanent option for filling the face.
For patients who are looking for a temporary solution, injectible fillers such as hyaluronic acid and others can be used. Though these last anywhere from 3 months... more
Titan laser after Sculptra?
Q: About three months ago I've had Sculptra injected into my cheeks as a filler. Now I'm considering Titan laser treatment. Will this laser interfere with the Sculptra filler? And if so how? more
What makeup techniques can I use to cover up Sculptra lumps?
Q: My body had a reaction to the Sculptra. Under my left eye are now three large visible bumps and the thin skin in between the lumps now has large vertical lines. My regular makeup and undereye concealer do not work because it get stuck in these... more
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