i injected one vial of sculptra 10 days ago. only on the sides and jaw. now on the area near the chin at the injection site i have a swelling and a red area in one point. my jaw looks heavy. it has bern like this for two days. my internist said i have a swollen lymph node and gave me amoxicillin. What are the chances of biofilm infection? he said it is impossible for sculptra to cause biofilm infection, but i read otherwise. my dermatologist told me it was hematoma, but that was ruled out today.
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Airenyc thank you for the pictures. I am very sorry to learn of your experience with sculptra. Why would you consider silicone that has not been approved as a facial filler by the FDA ? My favorite filler to help improve your facial contours is artefill. It is...
The neck is the most common area of concern with regards to aging skin. A combination approach is best to treat the neck. I utilize a combination of Thermage which builds collagen and either Sculptra or Juvederm depending on the desired results. Please consult a board certified dermatologist...
Sculptra is in a class of stimulatory fillers, which basically means that given the right environment, it can stimulate fibroblasts to make collagen. Some of the collagen may last up to or in excess of 2 years. The amount of movement in the area, your health, and the continued process of...
