I apologize for keeping post similar questions, but I can't tell if my issue is due to normal reaction to sculptra, infection , overractoin , bad skills of the injector , allergic reaction to sculptra or even immune disorder . 4.5 months post 1 vial sculptra injection the volume still growing vigorously ,I've been taking antibotics , arnica oral and topical for a month now .4% kenalog shots helped, but sunddenly I got swelling and soreness, volume all came back right after that.
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April 20, 2016
Answer: Sculptra and Other Fillers for Facial Sculpting
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Sculptra is a
tissue stimulator meaning that it relies on the body to produce collagen and
elastin in response to the injected Poly-L-lactic acid bead. Results from
Sculptra occur gradually and typically patients will see correction in volume
approximately four to six weeks after treatment. ...
Sculptra and Voluma are two of the best facial rejuvenation injections for young patients. Depending on how much volume you need either might work. Typically it takes more than one vial of Sculptra (2 to 3 sessions) to achieve the desired results but then it will last more than two years. ...
All of the these fillers are FDA-approved and are great products. The advantage of Sculptra is that it can be injected over a large area to give full face rejuvenation. The risk of bumps or nodules after Sculptra is low when the product is mixed and injected properly by an experienced i...