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How Does Sculptra Build Collagen if It's Injected into Muscle (Temple)?
I did not think you can stimulate collagen of the skin by injecting into the muscle. I would think it would just dissipate without leaving any semi-permanent improvement. Does anyone know the mechanism behind this?
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jennyct
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The mechanism is the same
The fibroblast (the cell that produces collagen) is found in virtually ALL tissues of the human body. So, injecting Sculptra into the muscle stimulates the fibroblasts that are found within the muscle tissue to produce collagen, just as it stimulates skin fibroblasts when injected close to the skin.
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Sculptra can greatly improve the temples
Sculptra is an excellent treatment for temple hollowing. This look is very aging and improvement here has a tremendous rejuvenating effect. Sculptra in this area is injected very deep--below the muscle and close to the bone--if not on it. It is in the layer that collagen is stimulated.
Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra injection for the temples
Sculptra will stimulate collagen deposition wherever it is injected. Most of us inject Sculptra as deeply as possible whenever we can. In the temple, this means injecting right against the temple bone below the muscle.
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How Sculptra adds volume to the temples
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Sculptra builds collagen
Sculptra is typically injected very deep. In the temple area, it is injected deep against the bone itself. This seems to result in the most collagen production and most natural results.
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