Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underSculptra q&a

Can I get Sculptra while on prescription topical steroid?

P
Philosophical991769Mar 24, 2022

I’m supposed to go in for my second round of Sculptra, I’m currently on an RX topical steroid. Will this affect my results? Thank you in advance

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
Michael I. Echavez, MD profile photo
Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 26 Reviews
Answered on Mar 25, 2022
Answer

More Sculptra Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Cassie, Sculptra treatments have improved at great deal over the years. I have been treating patients since 2009 without any adverse events. I have dissolved Sculptra "nodules" in patients from other injectors. A combination of saline, 5FU, and Kenalog injected directly into the "lumps" is...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Theresa M. Jarmuz, MD

I do strongly believe in building a support system of Collagen that can be built upon over the years. That is where Sculptra comes in. Sculptra in the upper face: Zygomatic Arch and Pre-Auricular region will allow collagen infrastructure to form and create tension up and back. That will lift the...

+8 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Maria Chuquer, MD, FRCPC

Although unusual, it is definitely possible to develop allergies to lidocaine, numbing cream or Sculptra even after multiple previous treatments. Nevertheless, from the symptoms you describe, you had anaphylaxis (which is a form of allergic reaction). Anaphylatic reactions usually occur within...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

This is a very difficult question to answer without a photograph. The size of the difference will determine how much is necessary.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael I. Echavez, MD

I normally recommend waiting at least a month in between Sculptra treatments, but there is no harm in waiting a longer period of time. So, I would see no problem having your second treatment session 4 months after the first. This should not have a negative impact on your results.

+1 answers
See all Sculptra Q&A
See more Sculptra Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SCULPTRA GUIDE →