Why Some Docs Inject 2-4 Wks After 1st, While Others (like Mine) Wait at Least 3 Mos?

Since Sculptra results take at least 3 months to show, isn't it more prudent to wait for at least the 3 months, or even more, for further injections, since the collagen will grow for up to 6 months Why do so many doctors have patients come back after only a few weeks for subsequent injections when no changes can be seen? Isn't that a potential cause for over-filling? I had 2 vials done at first session and was told not to come back for 3 months. Explain the discrepancy please.

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Why do some docs inject 2-4 weeks after thefirst while others wait at least 3 months.

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