Is Sculptra for temples too risky?

January 4, 2019
Asked By:lily_lee2000 in Bay Area, CA

My temples have sunken (35+old) and am considering fillers for the temple areas. I’ve read some articles saying that temple injections are risky due to the blood vessels in that area, and the risks include blindness. I understand that unlike HA fillers, Sculptra cannot be dissolved, but in terms of potential risks, is Sculptra safer than the HA fillers? Also should Sculptra be injected deeply in the temple areas? Can a blunt cannular be used?

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February 11, 2019

Answer: Sculptra for temples

Jack Kolenda, MD, FRCS (C)Facial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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February 11, 2019

Answer: Sculptra for temples

Jack Kolenda, MD, FRCS (C)Facial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
January 9, 2019

Answer: Sculptra

Christopher Balgobin, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
January 9, 2019

Answer: Sculptra

Christopher Balgobin, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
January 7, 2019

Answer: Sculptra for Temples

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
January 7, 2019

Answer: Sculptra for Temples

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon

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January 6, 2019

Answer: Sculptra for augmentation of the temples

Umang Mehta, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 6, 2019

Answer: Sculptra for augmentation of the temples

Umang Mehta, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Sculptra to the temples

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Answer: Sculptra to the temples

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