I have some facial disfiguration from HIV, most obvious is having sunken cheeks. This makes me very self-conscious. I would like to know if Sculptra (or other fillers) are available at reduced cost when used for this purpose. Is it covered by Medicare? I live in Southern California.
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Answer: Sculptra for HIV-associated facial wasting
Thank you for your question. I don’t require my patients to stop medications before a SculpSure treatment. Please consult your provider and always seek treatments from a board-certified dermatologist.
SculpSure destroys fat cells by heating them to around 41°C using a laser that resonates with the fat droplet. The adipocyte (fat cell) is damaged by the heat and undergoes programmed cell death (apoptosis) over the next ~6 weeks. Although not studied, I doubt very much that a Tens unit ...
Treatment with SculpSure can induce subcutaneous nodules, which are thought to represent damaged fat tissue that is somewhat inflamed and tender. I have seen subcutaneous nodules persist for 6-8 weeks but not for 10 weeks. I have not seen cellulite get worse with SculpSure treatment. Did your...
