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Do 'Depot' Injections of Sculptra Cause Lumps and 'Tracking' Techniques Almost Eliminate Such Risks?

asked 4 months ago by Nicola00
Latest answer by Christine Glavey, MD
Question viewed 69 times
Tags: lumps, technique

As the tracking technique produces much better results and also doesn't cause lumps as depot injections do, then why is the tracking technique not performed by more doctors?

2 answers to Do 'Depot' Injections of Sculptra Cause Lumps and 'Tracking' Techniques Almost Eliminate Such Risks?

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Sculptra/Sculpture/Sculptor

It is my opinion that the best Sculptra injectors are doctors who study art. A depot injection or an antegrade injection may apply, depending on the desired outcome. A favorite reference for me is this book: "Drawing the Human Head", by Burne Hogarth.
Christine Glavey, MD

Atlanta Dermatologic Surgeon
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Techniques of Sculptra injections

Depending upon the area of the face injected, as well as the desired result, I will use many techniques for injecting Sculptra, often in the same patient. During each treatment session I will combine depot injections, linear fanning, and linear crosshatching to give the best results. When properly diluted and injected, the risks of lumps from Sculptra injections can be minimized. However, simply using "tracking techniques" will not eliminate the risk of lumps.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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