Atlanta Sculptra doctors
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Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 410, Atlanta |
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John Philip Connors III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
755 Mt. Vernon Highway Suite 250, Atlanta |
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Louis M. DeJoseph, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
4553 Shallowford Rd. Suite 20-B, Atlanta |
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Pradeep K. Sinha, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
980 Johnson Ferry Rd NE Suite 110, Atlanta |
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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
365 East Paces Ferry Road, NE, Atlanta |
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Recent Answers
I had my second Sculptra treatment yesterday. In 8 days I am scheduled for a Ulthera treatment. Is this too soon? Will the Ulthera have an adverse effect on the Sculptra? My doctor insists it will not, however, I would appreciate another opinion.
Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, composed of poly-l-lactic particles. Once it's injected, your body starts to react to it by forming new collagen, which "fills" the facial areas that have been treated.
Ulthera is an ultrasound-based facial skin treatment advertised to promote skin lifting. While you may not see much result from an Ulthera treatment, it would be okay to do it 8 days after having your Sculptra treatment.
A cosmetic surgeon suggested Sculptra or Artefill for breast implant rippling. I am 4 wks post op with revision surgery. Subglandular saline implants replaced with Silicone high profile implants. There is already noticeable rippling. I am very thin so submuscular placement may not help much. I also have considerable sagging so would need a lift with submuscular placement. I would like to avoid a lift since I have had problems in the past with scarring. Any advice greatly appreciated.
1. Make sure you're seeing a surgeon who is specifically certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (NOT "cosmetic" surgery). And find out whether the surgeon does a lot of breast revision work.
2. Sculptra is NOT the answer here. Completely off-label, unpredictable in the breast (I would imagine), and cost-prohibitive for the amount you likely need. Plus, it's not permanent. Same goes for Artefill, except that it is considered permanent (lasting longer than 5 years).
3. Consider moving the implants to the subpectoral position. Even in thin women, the muscle at least provides additional implant coverage.
4. Talk to your plastic surgeon (not 'cosmetic' surgeon) about using Strattice or Surgimend or Alloderm--some form of acellular dermal matrix, to thicken the tissue coverage.
5. Talk to your surgeon about fat transfer. Fat grafting is a great adjunct to many breast surgeries.
I often have to use more than one of the above options to get a good resolution to the problem of implant rippling in a thin woman. Good luck!
