I mixed sculptra with Bacteriostatic sodium chloride instead of the Bacteriostatic water. Can the doctor still use it on a patient face? Is this a bad substitution. Will the patient have an adverse reaction.
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December 6, 2020
Answer: Sculptra and Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Versus Sterile Water
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It takes several sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart to see the results of Sculptra. Currently you are just seeing the initial swelling from the injection itself and not the results of the collagen being produced from Sculptra. I would wait up to 6 weeks to see the full effects. Two vials de...
I am not a fan of Sculptra, and in fact stopped using it several years back, since it is relatively expensive, takes about three treatment sessions, and requires several months of waiting before any results are seen. By contrast, Radiesse combined with Voluma (my volumizers of choice for...
Yes,
it is possible to combine Sculptra and fat grafting for facial volume. However,
they are not done at the same time. Generally 3 months apart is best.
