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Can Sculptra be used for extremely bony/pointy elbows?

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beckackJan 12, 2018

I have extremely bony elbows and skinny forearms. My upper arm is fuller but elbow down I'm genetically cursed. Can Sculptra be used to help with my bony elbows?

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