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What is the success rate with diluted kenalog/F5U and dissolving Sculptra?

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HelpNeeded22Jun 15, 2017

I understand it is primarily used for nodules but have heard it can help in cases with overfill/collagen overgrowth and has quite a good success rate. I was injected in the wrong place in my cheeks (above the cheekbone and close to the orbital rim) and it has left me looking deformed. Do any Dr's here try this method? What are the success rates? How common is skin atrophy? Thank you.

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Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD
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