Are doctors using the new label sculptra approved in Dec. 2021 that includes higher dilution, the addition of immediate use reconstitution, new injection techniques and the optional addition of lidocaine? I inquired a clinic in NYC and was told that they are still using the old sculptra and have no plan to switch to the new label. I would like to know any doctor in NYC areas that is using the new label sculptra. Thanks!
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Sculptra is made of PLLA which is typically made from fermented plant starch such as from corn, cassava, sugarcane or sugar beet pulp. PLLA is also used to make sutures because of its ability to dissolve over time and stimulate healthy soft tissue regeneration, especially collagen. There are no...
Sculptra, or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), is a type of dermal filler that helps stimulate the body's natural collagen production. It comes as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder that needs to be reconstituted with sterile water before use.
When Sculptra is first reconstituted, the solution may...
I'm sorry someone convinced you it would be a good idea to do that. There is no way to predict how an individual will respond to Sculptra, and adding any type of filler to liposuction irregularities never looks smooth. The good news (sort of) is the fix to your problem is the same as it would...