Sculptra for under eye bags and wrinkles?

My doctor said I would benefit from using Sculptra for the little criss cross wrinkles and bagging under my eyes. I haven't read much on Sculptra being used in this area. She tried Botox, but it doesn't really do too much in that area. I just turned 44 years old and am fair-skinned. I am also concerned about excessive bruising in that area. Any advise for using Sculptra on this area for eye bags and wrinkles? Thanks!

3 answers to “Sculptra for under eye bags and...”

A: Sculptra under the eyes is not a good idea since this is an area that forms nodules

Lenore Sikorski, MD

Sculptra under the eyes is not a good idea because it is an area that forms nodules.  I have personally had Sculptra treatments and unfortunately have gotten nodules under the eye.  These nodules can be very irritating to the eye, in my case stimulating an itching and aching feeling in my lower eye... more

A: Sculptra training specifically recommends that it not be used in the eyelids or lips

Nathan Mayl, MD

Sculptra was just released for cosmetic use. I have just taken the new training module. As most trainers have recommended, it should not be used in the lips or eyelids.  Enough said.

A: Do not use Sculptra under eyes.

George J. Beraka, MD

To Specka, Hi!  Sculptra was designed to fill in hollow cheeks, requires more than one treatment, and is irreversible (if you get a lump, there is no way to dissolve it). 1) Lower eyelid bags can be improved with injections, depending on your anatomy. The best filler for this area (also the one we have... more

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