Is Sculptra safe for under eye bags?

I had a Facelift with great results and my upper eyes done-also great. But they used Restylane under my eyes which I had remove about a year ago. Now I have double bags under my eyes most of the time.

This surgeon propose to do an under eye lift with Tarsal and using 3 vials of Sculptra as well. I'm not sure about his proposal. How do you feel?

Thanks,
Nan Bowers

3 answers to “Is Sculptra safe for under eye bags?”

A: Eye bags may be fat, festoons, or fluid

By Nathan Mayl, MD - Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Bags under the eyes come from different causes: Fullness above the rim of the orbit is usually due to fat protruding from the orbit and can be improved by removal or relocation of the fat surgically Fullness below the orbital rim is usually due to fluid collection. This is the most difficult problem in... more

A: Fillers under eyes.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! 1) I advise against using Sculptra under the eyebags. It is too "thick" for this delicate area, and may leave bumps. And there is nothing that dissolves it. 2) I don't know why you had trouble with Restylane, but it is the filler of choice for this area. It probably... more

A: Yes, Sculptra for undereye bags

By Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra was developed as a filler to treat overall facial wasting that occurs with age due to loss of fat and other supporting tissue. It works well to improve contours of the cheeks and improve hollowing around the eyes. Unlike other fillers such as Juvederm, Sculptura stimulates your own tissues to produce... more

Is Sculptra safe for under eye bags?

A: Eye bags may be fat, festoons, or fluid

A: Fillers under eyes.

A: Yes, Sculptra for undereye bags

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