I had sculptra injected into my temples and nodules formed shortly after. A steroid was then injected to shrink the nodules and now my temple area is so sunken in with bulging veins showing. It’s so much worse than before. How can this be corrected?
Answer: A Series Of Saline Injections Can Help Treat Steroid Atrophy I am sorry this has happened to you. I stopped using Sculptra over eight years ago because it required around three treatment sessions to realize any substantive results, was expensive, and had no specific dissolving enzyme (unlike with hyaluronic acid fillers) to easily dissolve the it if there was an adverse reactions, as happened in this case. At this point, however, a series of saline injections may be helpful for addressing the steroid atrophy, as these may help to dissolve any crystals that may have persisted and be contributing to the atrophy. Once this has been satisfactorily accomplished an HA filler may be used, if necessary, to further revolumize area and mask the prominent blood vessels. The temple is not area for novice, inexperienced injectors, so you would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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Answer: A Series Of Saline Injections Can Help Treat Steroid Atrophy I am sorry this has happened to you. I stopped using Sculptra over eight years ago because it required around three treatment sessions to realize any substantive results, was expensive, and had no specific dissolving enzyme (unlike with hyaluronic acid fillers) to easily dissolve the it if there was an adverse reactions, as happened in this case. At this point, however, a series of saline injections may be helpful for addressing the steroid atrophy, as these may help to dissolve any crystals that may have persisted and be contributing to the atrophy. Once this has been satisfactorily accomplished an HA filler may be used, if necessary, to further revolumize area and mask the prominent blood vessels. The temple is not area for novice, inexperienced injectors, so you would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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Answer: Nodules This is a very difficult condition to reverse, but oftentimes series of just saline injections into the area will help dilute both the Sculptra and the steroids and allow for a more rapid reversal of the issue.
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Answer: Nodules This is a very difficult condition to reverse, but oftentimes series of just saline injections into the area will help dilute both the Sculptra and the steroids and allow for a more rapid reversal of the issue.
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March 5, 2024
Answer: Sculptra nightmare. How can this be corrected Dear concerned patient.
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March 5, 2024
Answer: Sculptra nightmare. How can this be corrected Dear concerned patient.
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November 14, 2023
Answer: Temple filler options I have been injecting Sculptra for 9 years and Temple Sculptra is my absolute favorite area. In 9 years, I have had maybe less than 5 patients develop palpable "nodules" in the area, which were successfully managed with manage and laser treatments. I inject over 2000 vials in a year in my practice. Any experienced Sculptra provider, not only knows how to inject but also know how to manage anything that may arise after the injection has been performed.I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I just don't understand how a small steroid injection could make Sculptra disappear in the temple region or make it look even worse. Photos would have been helpful. These are your Temple filler options besides Sculptra:1. HA dermal fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm2. Fat transfer3. Renuva filler4. Do nothing
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November 14, 2023
Answer: Temple filler options I have been injecting Sculptra for 9 years and Temple Sculptra is my absolute favorite area. In 9 years, I have had maybe less than 5 patients develop palpable "nodules" in the area, which were successfully managed with manage and laser treatments. I inject over 2000 vials in a year in my practice. Any experienced Sculptra provider, not only knows how to inject but also know how to manage anything that may arise after the injection has been performed.I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I just don't understand how a small steroid injection could make Sculptra disappear in the temple region or make it look even worse. Photos would have been helpful. These are your Temple filler options besides Sculptra:1. HA dermal fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm2. Fat transfer3. Renuva filler4. Do nothing
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Sculptra nodule Sculptra nodules can be excised and other fillers can be used to bulk up the temples. Veins are a different issue. Most likely you had prominent veins to begin with.
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Sculptra nodule Sculptra nodules can be excised and other fillers can be used to bulk up the temples. Veins are a different issue. Most likely you had prominent veins to begin with.
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