I'm thinking of having Sculptra injections to fill out area where my cheeks used to sit (higher up). It would be such a plus if the filling out of the cheeks would lift the jowl area in the process. Anyone know? Thanks!
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Yoash R. Enzer, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
When tears constantly drip down your face, this is not normal. If the tear drainage system is blocked, this could lead to a dangerous infection. However, there are many causes of tearing, some not even having anything to do with the drainage system. For instance, eczema around...
If you have volume loss under the acne scarred skin, Sculptra can help to restore volume. I generally inject Sculptra with a 25 gauge needle. This size needle, makes it difficult to inject into the supporting layer of the skin. By contrast when we inject hyaluronmic acid fillers under the acne s...
The pain can simply be from the manipulation and subsequent inflammation at the injection site. Occasionally this pain can be throbbing and last longer than expected. I recommend an NSAID, massage, and using heat to relieve the pain. It's not concerning, as long as it subsides within a few weeks...
