Sculptra lips

i want perma improvment in my lips.  can i do lip enhancement with sculpta?

2 answers to “Sculptra lips”

A: Sculptra is not appropriate for lips, eyelids and hypermobile areas with thin skin

Lavinia Chong, MD

Think about how the lips move and eyelids blink incessantly, during the day.  The sphincter or puckering action is postulated to cause nodules or lumps, which are either visible and/or palpable.  The manufacturer also discourages its use in the neck, where the skin is thin.  Better options in... more

A: Sculptra is best for cheeks

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Sculptra is FDA approved for treatment of lipo-dystrophy of the face (facial fat wasting) due to HIV disease. It can be used off-label for those wanting to add fullness to their face, even if they don't have HIV, but is better suited for deeper areas such as the cheeks. It is not suggested for the lips. Better... more

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