sculptradamage

what is "semi-permanent" anyway? They mean the cosmetic result is long lasting the medical device micro particles of poly l lactic acid are permanent with permanent problems. This polyester compound persists for years in the body and in some people will not fully degrade until well after they are dead a buried. Check with a bio materials expert. Please do not add to the false information out there on this class three medical device that is an implant.

The "cosmetic enhancement" MAY last 2 years. The product microspheres of poly l lactic acid do not fully degrade in the body for at least 5 years and in some people they never fully degrade. Check with the manufacturer and ask about how long the product persists in the body. Ask someone who knows about the kenetics of biomaterials.

@Emmanouella
How can you know that these are "harmless lumps of collagen"? That is utter nonesense. I have biopsy results showing granulomas. A foreign body granuloma is a consequence of an immune response. The result of a cascade of biochemical messages that go from the bone marrow to the connective tissue and back again. You have no idea what you are talking about. These granulomas get as large as marbles and are often visible. Sculptra has caused systemic disease, pain and disfigurement in thousands of people. Check the FDA Maude database for adverse events reported from physicians and patients who have suffered from this medical device that persists for many years with adverse reactions rearing their ugly heads 3 years after implantation. Don't risk it. Get the safe Restylane and go a couple times a year if needed. Better safe then sorry, sick and disfigured.

While Im at it, take the time to go to the FDA MAUDE database of adverse events from sculptra. just google FDA MAUDE and do a search putting Sculptra in the brand name. Just this year there have been numerous adverse events reported. be sure to check the date range and the pages of results in the search query. Maybe a Master injector can do some magic, but most PS think they are masters and the truth is a true master is far and few between and I would love to bet that even they have patients with problems from time to time. That is the nature of individual immune response, it is unpredictable.

Do these physician responses even read our comments? Vicryl sutures are at most 8% PLLA. Sculptra is 100% PLLA. NOT THE SAME THING. I really wish people would get their facts straight. I was told the same thing. It is at long lasting filler. very safe the same thing as absorbable sutures. I am picturing a little puddle of absorbable sutures. I learned the truth too late. I wish the physicians to said that would correct their responses.