I just done sculptra(1vial) with under eyes and cheek a weeks ago. This's my 1st time for sculptra. But i noticed the tear trough is showing after injection. I look older after injection!!! Doc said eye bag will go back to normal after 5 days. Its been 8 days, it still there. Should I live with this eye bag for the rest of my life? :( What should I do ?
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February 26, 2018
Answer: Swelling after Sculptra--Combine with fillers, toxins, lasers, skin care for best results
Sculptra treatments before pregnancy are safe and FDA approved. I typically create a treatment plan with my patients who are planning to conceive which involves treating with Botox, Sculptra and injectable fillers as the patient will be unable to be treated with this for 9 months after...
It is usual to have swelling after Sculptra injections as it is mixed with sterile water as a diluent. Depending on the doctor's dilution, it would not be unusual to have received about 8cc of liquid per vial, or in your case 16 cc. Swelling typically resolved in less than a week as...
Presuming the Sculptra is not being used in the neck or areas where liposuction is being performed, there should be no interference between the two procedures and each could conceivably be performed together. If your doctor injecting Sculptra wished to enhance your...