2 weeks ago I had 5 syringes of bellefill in cheeks with very little results. 2 days ago I got 2 vials of sculptra, looked like he put it in several places, except forhead. The left side of my face is extremely swollen. The right side just looks big, no real cheek definition. Will this swelling go down? Did I get too much at one time? Thank you!
May 8, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Sculptra Thank you for your question. It's not uncommon to experience swelling after Sculptra injections. To put it in perspective, 5 syringes of Bellafill contain a total of 4.0cc of product (0.8cc per syringe). On the other hand, each vial of Sculptra is usually reconstituted to a volume of 8-10cc, meaning that a 2 vial treatment would involve injecting 16-20cc of product into your face. Most of the swelling typically resolves within a few days, but some swelling can persist for up to 2 weeks after treatment.It's difficult to make exact recommendations without assessing you in-person or reviewing your photos. That said, both Bellafill and Sculptra are collagen stimulating fillers, that work with your body to promote collagen production. As a result, it can take 6-8 weeks to see the results of a Bellafill or Sculptra treatment, and I would not have recommended any additional filler just 2 weeks after Bellafill. Please follow-up with your injector to discuss your concerns if your swelling persists. Best of luck!
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Sculptra Thank you for your question. It's not uncommon to experience swelling after Sculptra injections. To put it in perspective, 5 syringes of Bellafill contain a total of 4.0cc of product (0.8cc per syringe). On the other hand, each vial of Sculptra is usually reconstituted to a volume of 8-10cc, meaning that a 2 vial treatment would involve injecting 16-20cc of product into your face. Most of the swelling typically resolves within a few days, but some swelling can persist for up to 2 weeks after treatment.It's difficult to make exact recommendations without assessing you in-person or reviewing your photos. That said, both Bellafill and Sculptra are collagen stimulating fillers, that work with your body to promote collagen production. As a result, it can take 6-8 weeks to see the results of a Bellafill or Sculptra treatment, and I would not have recommended any additional filler just 2 weeks after Bellafill. Please follow-up with your injector to discuss your concerns if your swelling persists. Best of luck!
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Swelling after facial Sculptra injection It is usual to have swelling after Sculptra injections as it is mixed with sterile water as a diluent. Depending on the doctor's dilution, it would not be unusual to have received about 8cc of liquid per vial, or in your case 16 cc. Swelling typically resolved in less than a week as the water is reabsorbed and any tissue swelling from the injection itself subsides. Generally if a patient looks over corrected immediately after a Sculptra injection, then they should wait 3-6 months or even longer to see what the end result of the biostimulatory is. I wonder if you received so much Bellafil with meager results that you are either very volume deficient and perhaps a better candidate for a facelift or fat transfer. Why was Scuptra used so quickly after Bellfil, are you expecting immediate results? Your physician should talk to you are your expectations to make sure you are a candidate for filler and/or Sculptra.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Swelling after facial Sculptra injection It is usual to have swelling after Sculptra injections as it is mixed with sterile water as a diluent. Depending on the doctor's dilution, it would not be unusual to have received about 8cc of liquid per vial, or in your case 16 cc. Swelling typically resolved in less than a week as the water is reabsorbed and any tissue swelling from the injection itself subsides. Generally if a patient looks over corrected immediately after a Sculptra injection, then they should wait 3-6 months or even longer to see what the end result of the biostimulatory is. I wonder if you received so much Bellafil with meager results that you are either very volume deficient and perhaps a better candidate for a facelift or fat transfer. Why was Scuptra used so quickly after Bellfil, are you expecting immediate results? Your physician should talk to you are your expectations to make sure you are a candidate for filler and/or Sculptra.
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