I had two syringes of sculptra in the temple, cheek, and lower jaw area today. The aftercare pamphlet stated: people developing keloids and with autoimmune disease should not use sculptra. I develop keloids after operations and get steroid injections to get rid of them. How can sculptra make keloids? Are the keloids in form of nodules formed under the skin which I have read about? how can these nodules and/or keloids be treated? If one has crohns disease how can sculptra affect it? Thank you
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Dear Kasia 38,I think the key to sculptra is less is more. It has just been relaunched in the U.K. this week.I think it is best to wait 6-8 weeks between sessions. Some people are not stimulated enough with 2 sessions whereas others respond very well. If you have a good ethical injector they...
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without seeing a photo or examining you in person. However, Sculptra is not appropriate for the tear trough area. Good fillers to treat the hollowness of the tear trough area are hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane. I...
Thank you for your question. Sculptra can take several weeks and a series of treatment to get your desired result. As Sculptra is a polylactic acid it helps stimulate collagen production and results can last 5-7 years. Touch ups may be necessary because of natural aging. I recommend having a...