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How Does Sculptra Build Collagen if It's Injected into Muscle (Temple)?

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I did not think you can stimulate collagen of the skin by injecting into the muscle. I would think it would just dissipate without leaving any semi-permanent improvement. Does anyone know the mechanism behind this?

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