We're told sculptra can last 2 or more years. When is this measured from? The first injection? Also, when you say it lasts 2 or more years, does that mean it's gone by then or is still at full correction?. When does it start going down gradually? Thank you.
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Sculptra can form nodule at times. If the nodule is only palpable and not visible then you do not need any intervention. These nodules resolved on their own but can take a long time. It can take anywhere from 2-3 years for them to resolve. If the nodule is visible then it can be excised...
I have no idea what you look like, but Sculptra isn't even the right 'filler' for smile lines, or nasolabial folds, because it has a very low elastic modulus, a physical descriptor for how much the product can push against your tissues. It's best to think of Sculptra as a softening agent that...
Each doctor has their own protocol. In my practice I recommend doing one or two vials per treatment and usually 2-3 treatments, 2 months apart. Imagine we are building a house, the first treatment would be the foundation of the house and subsequent treatments will gradually build on that...