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Cigarette smoking always causes more bruising and delayed healing of the skin. It can also cause some fillers to metabolize more quickly. It is best to decrease or stop cigarette smoking since your skin will improve and the lines will diminish. Smoking is one of the most aging things we can do to our skin in addition to sitting in the sun. Best, Dr. Green
The goal of Sculptra treatment is to stimulate collagen production and restore lost facial volume. Smoking and sun exposure lead to poor skin quality, facial volume loss, and lower levels of collagen. Stopping smoking will optimize your Sculptra treatment results.
We have many years of experience with Sculptra in very thin and older patients. The results are very impressive even in the 70 plus crowd. It will take a series of treatments over several months but it is worth it.
Sculptra can be used to improve the hips and butt. Keep in mind, these areas need numerous vials of Sculptra over time to build volume, and in some instances the results are subtle and will need to be combined with fat or implants to achieve desired results. It should be combined with RF ...
It is possible to get temporary swelling and bruising after filler injections, such as Sculptra and Juvederm. The amount of swelling and bruising you have 3 days after your injection does not appear unusual. These issues should begin to improve but it may take a week or two.
