palaminoangel

kooie i don't have a granuloma, so idk what you mean... i am very happy so far.

I don't think all docs know about the necessity of frequent massage. Even though myy doctor didn't emphasize it too much, I have been doing it all the time to avoid problems. I think that people raise an excellent point about Sculptra being approved only for HIV patients. If you are not immunologically compromised, your body is going to be a lot more efficient at all of it's processes, including collagen production. I'm not an expert, but perhaps the development of lumps and granulomas has to do with a healthy immune system forming the collagen *too* rapidly? I am glad my doctor refuses to use it under the eyes. He has told me that there are other filler options, but that my best bet is to get more sleep and wait until I am older. By then, maybe better under-eye options will be available. If it goes from the market I will be kind of disappointed, but new alternatives are appearing constantly. For those of you with negative experiences, I'm sorry... but I will not keep my voice down about my own positive experience, either. There are many procedures doctors don't "do". Some won't use a certain type of breast implant, some won't prescribe certain oral therapies. The reasons vary, but it comes down to the fact that those who refuse to use a particular treatment don't think that they can achieve a successful result. Bad results = less business. I have been lucky in that the person treating me has achieved successful results in the past. Wish I knew his technique, maybe he should be a trainer!