Can Artefill Be Used over a Sculptra-filled Area?

Can artefill be used over an area that has been treated with sculptra in the past? Also, what is the difference between artefill and sculptra? Does the stuff in these things ever go away or is it in the body forever, waiting to cause problems???? Yikes. And as one ages, does that part sink to another area and then look odd like a lopsided cheek implant or something?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by nadiahoney in Charlottesville, VA

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Artefill use over an area treated with Sculptra

I have used both products in the same patient, and in my opinion, Artefill can be used over an area previously treated with Sculptra. There is a timing issue however. What you don't want to happen is to have both agents causing stimulation of the tissue at the same time, as this can lead to potential problems. I believe that the majority of the stimulation from Sculptra has occurred after about two months following the treatment. So, just to be on the safe side, I would... more

Artefill and Sculptra

Making the choice of which soft tissue filler to use depends on the soft tissue augmentation or correction that you are looking for. I am an experienced and long time user of both Scuptra and Artefill and like and trust these products. In my opinion and based on my experience, I like to inject Artefill deeper and over the periosteum, to correct the bone loss that occurs with aging. Artefili is excellent over the cheek bones, on the chin for chin augmentation, or... more

Artefill after Sculptra

This should be taken with caution. If Sculptra was used a long time ago-more than 2 years and there are no residuals, you may consider the use of Artefill. There is not enough clinical support in the literature wheher the combined use of Artefill and Sculptra is safe. Good luck.