I was in my late twenties when I had two rounds of Sculptra and two rounds of Radiesse by an unexperienced plastic surgeon. He layered all these on top of each other in the space of a year and a half in various parts of my face, including - my jaw/cheeks/temples. I am 19 months but the collagen won't stop building. Does this mean the Radiesse and Sculptra will last longer because the products have been layered on top of each other? Thank you in any advance for your replies.
Answer: Layering injection products - collagen potential Hello,As the panel members indicated, layering both Sculptra and Radiesse can add to a much longer, sustained benefit. However, it's most likely that your injector did not use the Sculptra and the Radiesse in the same areas. Given your young age, and without seeing you in person, it's difficult to comment on if the amount of product and placement was appropriate for you. Because you mentioned that the collagen production is ongoing 19 months out, you are most likely visualizing the effects of Sculptra which is known to have a "beyond" two year duration and with more appreciable benefits over time. Yes, having a longer sustained benefit with collagen modeling is a good thing...but only if you are liking the outcomes.
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Answer: Layering injection products - collagen potential Hello,As the panel members indicated, layering both Sculptra and Radiesse can add to a much longer, sustained benefit. However, it's most likely that your injector did not use the Sculptra and the Radiesse in the same areas. Given your young age, and without seeing you in person, it's difficult to comment on if the amount of product and placement was appropriate for you. Because you mentioned that the collagen production is ongoing 19 months out, you are most likely visualizing the effects of Sculptra which is known to have a "beyond" two year duration and with more appreciable benefits over time. Yes, having a longer sustained benefit with collagen modeling is a good thing...but only if you are liking the outcomes.
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April 25, 2017
Answer: Sculptra & Radiesse Results--Combine with fillers, toxins, lasers, skin care for best results Yes, Sculptra & Radiesse are sgreat product for improving facial volume and collagen building, but for best results, I recommend using it in a combination depending on desired results. And it can take a series of treatments to increase longevity of results. I combine Sculptra with other fillers like Radiese, lasers, toxins and skin care to give immediate results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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April 25, 2017
Answer: Sculptra & Radiesse Results--Combine with fillers, toxins, lasers, skin care for best results Yes, Sculptra & Radiesse are sgreat product for improving facial volume and collagen building, but for best results, I recommend using it in a combination depending on desired results. And it can take a series of treatments to increase longevity of results. I combine Sculptra with other fillers like Radiese, lasers, toxins and skin care to give immediate results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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April 22, 2017
Answer: Layering Collagen Building Fillers Hi there,Thank you for your question. It's actually great to use more than one type of volumizing agent as long as the areas that are injected need the volume. From your post, I understand that you are 19 months post injections and are still noticing changes. Since your body is still producing collagen and both products injected were collagen inducing which were built upon each other, there is indeed a good possibility that your results will last longer. I hope this helps.All the best,Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACS
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April 22, 2017
Answer: Layering Collagen Building Fillers Hi there,Thank you for your question. It's actually great to use more than one type of volumizing agent as long as the areas that are injected need the volume. From your post, I understand that you are 19 months post injections and are still noticing changes. Since your body is still producing collagen and both products injected were collagen inducing which were built upon each other, there is indeed a good possibility that your results will last longer. I hope this helps.All the best,Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACS
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Answer: What happens when you layer collagen building fillers? Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, silastic facial implants (cheek, chin), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. There's nothing wrong with mixing and or layering various dermal fillers in the facial tissues. Sculptra can last up to 2 years and longer while Radiesse typically disappears in 12 months. In addition, some of what you are seeing could be due to a change in the fatty layer of the face. There is no worry that somehow there's a "runaway" collagen building process that will keep on going. Even the combination of Sculptra and Radiesse will eventually "all" disappear (most likely around 24 months after the injections). Following my beauty principles, men look chiseled and handsome with angularity in the cheeks, chin and mandibular angles. The following procedures can create a more ruggedly handsome face.
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Answer: What happens when you layer collagen building fillers? Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures using dermal fillers, silastic facial implants (cheek, chin), liposuction and/or facelifts for over 30 years. Non smiling photos of your face from the front and side would help in the evaluation. There's nothing wrong with mixing and or layering various dermal fillers in the facial tissues. Sculptra can last up to 2 years and longer while Radiesse typically disappears in 12 months. In addition, some of what you are seeing could be due to a change in the fatty layer of the face. There is no worry that somehow there's a "runaway" collagen building process that will keep on going. Even the combination of Sculptra and Radiesse will eventually "all" disappear (most likely around 24 months after the injections). Following my beauty principles, men look chiseled and handsome with angularity in the cheeks, chin and mandibular angles. The following procedures can create a more ruggedly handsome face.
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