I have a minor depression in the preauricular area on only one side of my face. 1.5cc of sculptra was injected into that area. The injector told me I need to come back 2 more times and inject 1.5cc each time. Is that amount the norm? Is it too much or too little? Also, I get bumps and scars when I get sutured. I read that sculptra is made of suture material. Does that mean I will get granulomas and nodules?
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It's understandable to be concerned about changes in your appearance following Sculptra treatments. Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) filler that works by stimulating collagen production, which can gradually add volume to treated areas. Typically, the initial volumizing effect you...
I'm really sorry this has happened to you. It is for this reason of difficulty in reversing adverse reactions that I stopped using Sculptra and Radiesse quite a few years ago. With these products, there is unfortunately no specific enzyme with proven efficacy in reversing the effects as there is...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. The poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microspheres used in Sculptra are designed for gradual absorption and biocompatibility. When injected, the majority...