I had Sculptra injected yesterday in my temples, upper cheek area and it looks great, I know this is water/swelling and will go back down etc. However, I look like a chipmunk in my lower face as you can see in photo. Is this kind of swelling in the lower area "normal" for some people? If so, about how long until I can expect some relief and is there anything I can do to help it along? I have an ultrasonic (ultrasound) facial cleanser and know this is great for swelling, should I use?
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The beauty of Sculptra treatments is that the effect is gradual, natural and lasting. Because it is restoring your body's own natural collagen, it takes time to see results, but i urge you to be patient because you don't want to over treat. it takes about 6-12 weeks for the collagen...
Sun exposure will not make Sculptra resolve more quickly. Sculptra is gradually degraded into water and carbon dioxide over approximately 9 to 24 months. Newly formed collagen remains and the cosmetic augmentation has been noted to last up to at least 24 months. So all you can do is wait for...
You would need a facial evaluation order to assess if you are a good Sculptra candidate.
Other than the cheeks, Sculptra is used very successfully in the temple region, the pre auricular region( in front of the ears)in patients who have lean faces.
This product has been used off label...