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How long to wait for a thread lift after Sculptra?

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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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