Who Should Perform Sculptra - Doctor or Nurse?

asked 1 year ago by weeks2 in Brisbane, 04
Latest answer by Kristel D. Polder, MD
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Tags: doctor, nurse, qualifications

The R.N. at the clinic has given me all info on Sculptra and she would perform the 4 proceedures I will need. Would her qualifications be enough to ensure a good outcome or should I use a plastic surgeon?

11 answers to Who Should Perform Sculptra - Doctor or Nurse?

Sculptra is a very advanced treatment only a MD should perform

Sculptra is a very advanced treatment only a MD should perform. It should also only be performed by an MD with lots of experience with the product. Unlike other HA fillers it cannot be reversed with Hyaluronidase. The main Sculptra website has a doctor locator. If you are near the LA area come see me as I am one of the top Sculptra injectors in the entire country!

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologist

www.rebeccafitzgeraldmd.com

Sculptra injectors...

Whether the injector is a Plastic Surgeon, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or a Registered Nurse as long as they are properly trained and have a substantial amount of experience with the product they are all good choices. The amount of education in a university does not necessarily make a person a better injector. Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Who should perform Sculptra injections?

Dermik, the distributor of Sculptra, will only sell Sculptra to physicians in the core specialties of plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and dermatology. So the RN you are seeing, I assume, works for a plastic surgeon, a facial plastic surgeon, or a dermatologist. If that is not the case, I would not have her do my treatment (personally). If she does, though, then I would be comfortable with her injecting Sculptra--ONLY after I saw before/after photos of HER OWN WORK and... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra - who should inject?

I, as a physician, consider Sculptra to require more extensive knowledge of facial anatomy and it involves an advanced injection technique. Patients need to do their homework and only have this product injected by someone with extensive experience with the product to avoid potential long-term complications. In my office, physicians are the only ones allowed to inject Sculptra.

Lori Stetler, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Sculptra injector should be qualified

The person that injects Sculptra should be a highly qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. This is not an easy product to do a good job with and will be there for a long time. Incorrect mixing and injecting can cause nodules(can happen even if done correctly, but less common)and this cannot be dissolved. I thought that the company will only sell this to a qualified , trained provider so this puzzles me a bit. You will be paying good money for this so make sure the person that does it is... more

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist

Who Should Inject Sculptra?

To repeat what is advised over and over, always ask about the experience of the injecting physician and make sure they have all of the "tools" to use, such as all of the various facial fillers that are approved for use in the United States. It is also important to know that the use of Sculptra is restricted by the company. Only skin specialists such as Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons are allowed to inject Sculptra and only after appropriate training. Please remember, your... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Avoid Sculptra injections by an inexperienced injector - ask for before/ after photos

Avoid Sculptra injections by an inexperienced injector - ask for before/ after photos. I echo the comments of my colleagues that the maker of Sculptra will only sell the product to core aesthetic physicians. If you have been seen by a mid-level provider supervised by a core physician with ALOT of Sculptra experience and good before/ after photos, you can go ahead with the treatment. However, if you're not shown photos or there's no MD to be found in the practice or the injector is... more

Stephen Weber, MD
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Doctor or Nurse for Sculptra Facial Injections

Hi weeks2, While laws vary by state and country, nurses in the US have not provided Sculptra treatments due to the advanced nature of these cosmetic treatments. Unlike HA fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm, Sculptra treatments cannot be reversed with hyaluronidase. Dermik, the distributor of Sculptra, will only provide Sculptra to physicians in the core cosmetic specialties: plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and dermatology. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra practitioners

The makers of Sculptra will only train physicians-primarily dermatologists, plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons. Those physicians can then train their nursing staff. Sculptra is a great filler that is generally injected deeply under the muscle, though also above the muscle under the skin (subcutaneously). I strongly believe that Sculptra injections should be performed by the board certified physicians and not delegated. The more extensive experience of the M... more

Madeline Krauss, MD
Boston Dermatologic Surgeon

Sculptra injectors - do your research

The company who manufactures Sculptra currently only sells the product to board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Because a high level of skill and extensive knowledge of facial anatomy are needed to inject Sculptra. I would recommend you see a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon (i.e. an experienced doctor) for your injections. The Sculptra website has a list of providers in your area, which you can search by location.

Kristel D. Polder, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Only an experienced MD should do Sculptra

Sculptra should only be performed by a very experienced doctor (MD) as it is an advanced treatment. I suggest going to the sculptra website to find a doctor in your area.