I had Sculptra 2 years ago (3 treatments) and was very happy with the results. I went this past March for a touch up since it had been 2 years and received 1 vial. I was told I may or may not need a 2nd treatment. The first couple of months I was happy with the results and thought the 1 treatment would be sufficient, but now 3 months later, I think I need another vial. My question is, since the recom. is for 4-8 weeks apart, have I lost any advantage by waiting 15 wks for the 2nd treatment?
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However, I think that the manufacturer does a MUCH better job training physicians in proper injection technique of Sculptra as compared with other agents. They supply the physician with ample printed and video materials and seminar opportunities, also live seminars, hands-on seminars (patient...
Sculptra nodules go away over time. They can be massaged if they’re not visible. Generally we do not recommend treating them but if they are bothersome, massaging them will help them go away the fastest. There’s no material that will break them down. If they’re large and palpable they can be br...
Jowling is produced by age-related facial sagging. This can be corrected by a Facelift directed at lifting the jowls or masked by placing fillers in the notches between the jowls and the chin. One procedure is not really a substitute for another.
As far as the "wasting money" part,...
