Has anyone heard of patients having oozing of clear fluid at the injection sites of Sculptra within a few weeks of treatment prior to or after their changing of formula? My mother had painful oozing- the area around the sites was diagnosed as chemical burns- the doctor who injected claimed acne and did not mention any option to remove the Sculptra. This has been going on for 3 years and has permanently scarred my mother's face and is likely chronic. Any information would be helpful.
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Answer: Potential Complications and Management Strategies for Sculptra Injections: A Case of Persistent Oozing and Scarring
I would not see any problem with having a Scuptra treatment to the same area that you had a Botox treatment 3 months prior. I have treated some patients with Sculptra and Botox to the same area at the same appointment.
Always use a cannula with sculpture. Having sculpture injections in a temple hollow will not interfere with future facelift. An additional note:: there’s nothing better than fat for filling out hollow of the face. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.
In the right hands, well-placed Sculptra will give you great results. Keep in mind, it takes 3-6 months to see results with Sculptra. Sculptra is a great product for improving facial volume and collagen building, but for best results, I recommend using it in a combination depending on desired...