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How long to wait for a thread lift after Sculptra?

CitySphinxAug 14, 2016
I was injected with too much Sculptra and now my face is very puffy and heavy. It will be a year next month. Will a thread lift or a suture lift help tighten cheek mass after Sculptra? Can this be done effectively? Thank you.

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Dr. Andre Berger, MD
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Answered on Aug 24, 2016
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Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
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Answered on Aug 16, 2016
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