Can Sculptra be used just to promote collagen production?
June 2, 2016
Asked By:lu483 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
I am only 23 years old and would like to prevent my face from aging. I'm already losing some volume on my face but it is not that bad. Is Sculptra useful just to fill hollows and add volume or is it also used as a preventive measure against aging? Thank you
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June 3, 2016
Answer: Sculptra as preventive measure against aging
Hi Green Tea,At my practice in NYC and Ohio we get 9 syringes of product from one vial of Sculptra. The treatment takes about 30 minutes plus about 30 minutes for our numbing cream to work. Most clients get 2 vials per treatment and do the treatment 2-3 times, spaced about 6 weeks apart. We...
I have avoided Sculptra in this area. There is more nodularity in this area from Sculptra because of the excessive muscle movement. A preferred choice in an HA filler. I use cannulas for safety because there is a higher risk of vascular occlusion in this area. HA filler is also reversible,...
We recommend massaging 5 times a day, for 5 minutes, for 5 days in a row. It does not matter when you massage your face during the day. As long as you get the 5 times in. It sounds like you are doing a great job and following your practitioner's advice. You will have a great result. Bes...