I'm planning to get Sculptra from a different provider than where I do my micro-needling, and I was wondering if I can get the needling a day or few days after my Sculptra injection? Or would this damage the collagen? Also, is doing micro-needling monthly always bad for skin? Or it can cause raised scars over time?
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Answer: Microneedling after Sculptra: Is it a good idea?
Dear lisargee,
Yes, Sculptra stimulates the production of structural proteins of the skin and underlying fibrous tissues. That grow also adds mild volume and contraction appearing a more filling injectable. Both of these attributes are helpful for collagen loss and laxity or crepiness. Those...
Congratulations, because you look great at age 58. However, it’s important to start rejuvenation procedures so you can continue to look as young and vibrant for the next several years. Sculptra and skin tightening treatments work by stimulating the body to produce more collagen. Collagen is a...
There are numerous fillers out there today. I would recommend you initiate with one of the Galderma or allergen products. If you don't like the result it can be reversed. If you want to have supernatural results consider a fat transfer graft to the area.