Is there and alternative to Scupltra?

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I had one follow up injection with a disastrous result. After 3 days, the right side of my face was still swollen and then it was paralyzed. It was determined that I had experienced some nerve damage. I really loved the way Sculptra looked but I am hesitant to use it again. I was wondering if Radiesse would be less risky to use or any other injectable could give me the same results without that risk. Thank you so much!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

There are several different types of injectable fillers that could be used in place of Sculptra.  I do not believe that the Sculptra itself caused the temporary paralysis that you had in the past though.  The injection process probably resulted in your complication, which I have never seen and would consider rare.  It would be very unlikely that you get this same complication if you had Sculptra again, and it is also possible (but unlikely) that you could have the same complication with a different filler.  Alternative fillers would include Bellafill, Radiesse, and Voluma.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

A good alternative of Sculptra is Radiesse. It can make corrections like a filler and stimulate collagen growth like Sculptra. Most injectors use Radiesse as alternative of Sculptra to fill along the jawline, marionette lines, and cheeks. I recommend a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. It is unknown whether the Sculptra itself caused the nerve damage that resulted in your Bells Palsy. It is possible that the instrument used to place the Sculptra (either a needle or cannula) resulted in the nerve damage. I have not seen this happen in 15 plus years of injecting. There are other possibilities for the Bell's Palsy you developed including a latent virus located in the nerve. I am presuming that since you desire to have further injections that the nerve damage has resolved. This usually takes several weeks to months. Sometimes oral steroids are prescribed to reduce the inflammation around the nerve to hasten recovery.An alternative to a dermal filler which you should consider is micornized fat (ALMI). This involves harvesting one to two syringes of fat from your body and then passing it through a series of filters to remove the mature fat cells. The end product is all your own and rich in regenerative cells such as stem cells. The ALMI fat can be injected with a small gauge needle just like a dermal filler and gives a long lasting, predictable result. Following the injection of the micronized fat platelet rich plasma (PRP), which is isolated from a syringe of your blood, is injected into the area. This stabilizes the micronized fat and provides growth factors to work alongside the regenerative cells. In your case, where there is a possible concern that a foreign substance caused your Bells Palsy,  the use of ALMI (ALL ME) should be given strong consideration.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

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