I'm thinking of getting Sculptra to increase volume on my face. I'm 50 yrs old and have had restylane fillers on my cheeks about 10 months ago. I had Fraxel laser done to my forehead and under eye bags on Feb 2, 2016. The Fraxel is still continuing to heal, and looking better every day. My question is: should I wait for several more weeks or months after fraxel? I know Fraxel also stimulates collagen growth, and I'm afraid of over-doing it by injecting Sculptra too soon. How long should I wait?
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March 15, 2016
Answer: Fraxel and sculptra
Kyle Coleman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Sculptra injections will not change the shape of the eye. However, increased volume in the temples can provide the perception of lift through making the tail of the brow project more. Decreased hollowness of the temples is also aesthetically pleasing because it provides a better frame for t...
Sculptra was FDA approved in the US for HIV lipodystrophy in 2004. Back then, when Sanofi-Aventis distributed Sculptra, the Access Program was generous. It had a higher income level cut-off to qualify, and then they supplied 6 vials (3 boxes) at the beginning, enough to do 3-4 treatments. ...
Sculptra can precipitate subcutaneous hard nodules several weeks to months following injection.In most cases these lumps are due to the concentration of the Sculptra particles in one place .This occurs more commonly around the mouth where the perioral muscles cause to particles to migrate in...