How do doctors know how much Sculptra to put if the results don't show up right away like with other fillers such as Juvederm? Won't there be a risk of overfilling? If overfilled, is there a way to remove it?
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April 13, 2023
Answer: Sculptra isn't a dermal filler
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
There is absolutely no better way to restore volume of the face than with the use of your own fat. When fat grafting is done by a Plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in such procedures, the results are extremely natural and practically permanent. Sculptra will work and patients with...
It is important to wait until the healing process of the liposuction is complete before considering any additional procedures, such as Sculptra injections. Generally, it can take several months for the body to fully recover from liposuction and for the swelling and bruising to subside.
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Since it has been a while, since you have received your Sculptra treatment, the tissues must have vascularized well, and fat grafting should be quite successful, as long as it’s performed by someone with a great deal of experience in fat grafting techniques. I hope this helps and good luck f...