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Sculptra Injections for Undereye Hollows

asked 1 year ago by Anto02 in Culver City, CA
Latest answer by Yael Halaas, MD
Question viewed 1,569 times
Tags: under eyes, hollow

Hi, My Dr Recomended I Get Sculptra Injectable Filler for Undereye Hollows? Plz Advice

20 answers to Sculptra Injections for Undereye Hollows

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Risks associated with Sculptra injections under the Eye

Since the under eye area is more susceptible to potential problems than any other area, the general response would almost always be a firm No. That’s not to mean that it’s not done or can’t be done, but it’s an extremely technique-dependent procedure and there are additional factors to take into account that should influence recommendations. Some of these factors include • Thickness of skin • Age • Patient historical response to... more
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologist

www.rebeccafitzgeraldmd.com

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Avoid sculptra under the eyes

I have seen disastrous results from sculptra injections under the eyes.  I also know of physicians who like to use sculptra in this area and claim to do so with excellent results.  The area under the eyes is highly unforgiving and, once placed, sculptra cannot be easily modified or removed.  I would use hyaluronic acid fillers in this areas.
Brian Biesman, MD

Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.drbiesman.com

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Sculptra is not for under eye hollows or areas of high mobility

There is a higher risk of nodule formation in these areas. These nodules are most often a granulomatous reaction to the injected filler. Sculptra is an excellent biostimulatory filler for large areas of volume loss, but it needs to be used appropriately to diminish the risk of adverse effects. I do not recommend using Sculptra in the periorbital area at all.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

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Sculptra is not ideal to fill under-eye hollows

Sculptra can elevate cheeks and thus help to hide under-eye hollows. Fat transfer and hyaluronic acid are better choices to rill in under-eye hollows.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Avoid Sculptra injection along lower eyelids

Almost all reputable and experienced Sculptra physician injectors will advise avoiding Sculptra injection along the hollows of the lower eyelid or tear trough areas. The risk of nodules is substantial in this area. The key is to avoid injecting above the orbital rim that one can palpate. Immediately during the post-Sculptra injection massage however, an experienced Sculptra physician injector may gently massage the freshly injected material from upper cheek to lower eyelid areas. more
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

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It's iffy!

it is certainly a risk that is probably not worthwhile. Sculptra can leave lumps after injection where thin skin overlies muscle directly. Sculptra is still a great, long-lasting product for plumping up areas such as cheeks, temples and the lower face. Sometimes when Sculptra is placed into the cheeks it will be able to remove that hollow by filling the cheeks. Sculptra is an excellent filler that must be injected by only an experienced dermatologist of Facial Plastic Surgeon... more
Yael Halaas, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Mixed reviews

Anto02, As you can see you are getting mixed reviews. This is because the risk of problems under the eyes is higher and problems wil be more obvious than elsewhere. However, in the right hands you can get excellent results. You must be highly selective when choosing who will do this and follow the instructions that are given for next 5 days. 
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist
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Sculptra over the Boney Orbit

Sculptra is great for filling tear troughs when done properly. This is best done as a depot injecti over the bone, where muscle is avoided and the product is kept deep rather than under the skin. Experienced injectors can do this well when indicated. If a blepharoplasty is needed however, sculptra will not be the answer.
Andrea Willey, MD

Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
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NO Sculptra under the eyes!!

I would absolutely NOT inject Sculptra under the eyes.  It is not indicated and could lead to very unpredictable results including a lumpy look under the eyes.  There are, however,  other great products for under the eyes such as Restylane Fine LInes or Sephyl. 
Julia Carroll, MD

Toronto Dermatologist
+1

Under eyes

From the list of nay answers you can clearly see that the recommendation is that Sculptra not be placed under the lower lids.
Marc Schneider, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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NO, not there.

Its unanimous. All of the Sculptra users, dermatologists and plastic surgeons here on Realself will agree on this point. Only someone who is really really brave would inject Sculptra in this area!!
Beverly Johnson, MD

Washington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Sculptra

Sculptra is not recommended for use in the tear troughs or lips. Consult with a well trained Board certified Facial Plastic or Plastic Surgeon to determine which filler would best address your individual concerns.
Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Do NOT have Sculptra put along the Lower Lid

Regarding : "Sculptra Injections for Undereye Hollows Hi, My Dr Recomended I Get Sculptra Injectable Filler for Undereye Hollows? Plz Advice" Sculptra should NEVER be placed along the lower lid. It will result in palpable and visible lump. Its manufacturer recommends against it. With so many better options available for this area, any doctor suggesting it in my opinion should be suspect. Go to another physician. Dr. Peter Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra Under eyes

Sculptra is a fantastic product and my patients who have benefited absolutely love it and look great...i have injected it into the temporal hollow, the malar/cheek area (below the lower lid/cheek junciton), the lateral cheek/mandibular angle and the chin....all areas of soft tissue and bony loss as aging progresses. There is a secondary benefit in the lower lids, but I would be VERY cautious with a direct injection into the lower lid area. I think hyaluronic acid (juvederm/restylane/etc.) are more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra is NOT indicated for eyelids

While Sculptra is a great product, it is not for use in the lower eyelids and the company is advising against placement there. 
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scupltra EXPERIENCE

Sculpytra is NOT new.  I have used it for about 10 years.  It was initialy recommended for the lower eyes but injecting it is more diffiucult in inexperienced hands. It is easier to use Rasiesse under  the eyes if you are new at it.
James Apesos, MD

Dayton Plastic Surgeon
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Avoid Sculptra for under eye hollows

Sculptra can be used for the tear trough if placed underneath the muscle but I would not use it for the lower eyelid hollowness between the bony orbital rim and eyelash margin because lumpiness is a high possibility here and serious complications too. The hyaluronic acids are safer such as restylane.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Sculptra Injections for Undereye Hollows

Dr Mayl answered your question correctly. While Dr Copeland expertly explains the physiology of SCULPTRA. From combining both answers the same ending is arrived at- Do NOT use it under your eyelids. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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BAD IDEA!

Sculptra Aesthetic is not recommended for use in the tear troughs or lips. As a "stimulatory filler" its outcome in the lids or lips is unpredictable. There is a high likely hood of show through or lumps when it is put in the lids and lips. Our personal preference for the tear troughs is Restylane in tiny amounts with two sessions to build up deeper tear troughs or hollows. It lasts longer in the tear trough than elsewhere. Dr. Mayl Fort Lauderdale more
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra or Radiesse for Undereye Hollow

Sculptra is a new filler that contains poly-L-lactic acid that is best for treating overall facial wasting that occurs with age due to loss of fat and other supporting tissue. The body slowly digests the stimulus and new collagen is produced. The nice thing is that there is really no down time to this quick fix treatment, except for some possible bruising and initial swelling. Two to four applications spaced over four to six week intervals are normally needed to get Sculptra’s full... more
Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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