I had first vial of sculptra injected in May 2015. (Saw slight results after 2 months.) Second vial in August 2015. (Slightly more volume noticed after a few months.) Third vial 5 month later, in February 2016. (Again, only slightly more volume noticed after about 2 months.) Is 3-5 months too long between treatments? Is it possible I saw less results because of spacing them too far apart?
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Hi Patribrat. The answer is that you can use either product and there are pros and cons to both. In general, Sculptra is more volumizing because it is specifically designed to stimulate the production of your own collagen. Radiesse is a bit different in that it will have immediate effects (c...
This is a great question. Sculptra must sit for at least 3 hours after having sterile water added to the solution, though I prefer to have it mixed 24 hours ahead of time and add the lidocane right before injecting. Once the lidocaine is added the Sculptra is only good for 24 hours,...
Sculptra comes in a powder form so it has to be measured in mg. It is not in a liquid form until is it reconstituted in the doctor's office. The mixture is not standardized and is done per the preference of the injecting physician. Most docs are using a 9 cc reconstitution now. It was originally...