Hi Doctors, I have a question, I am currently doing microneedling procedures and heard that some doctors at the end of the treatment plan inject sculptra to where the stretch marks are at. Is this something new? Is this something that can probably help on top of microneedling? I'm thinking about asking my dermatologist about it.
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Answer: Stretch Marks - Combination of Lasers, Microneedling/PRP, Radiofrequency Treatments (Intensif, Skinfinity, Venus Viva, Fractora)
Because Sculptra stimulates your own body to produce collagen, this process takes time. Immediately after Sculptra is injected you will get a glimpse of the goal of the injections. Within 24-48 hours the water mixed with the product absorbs, and you will go back to the way you looked before the...
I appreciate your question. As long as your Sculptra was administered by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist, you can travel one day after your treatment. Sculptra is injected deeply in the temples into the dermal structure so it can trigger more collagen production and improve skin at...
Sculptra is a collagen stimulating filler that is a good option for temple volume loss. I also use Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne for temples. I find that most fillers tend to last longer in the temples then other parts of the face. Sculptra is a safe and effective treatment.
