1. I read some terrible stories here for having Sculptra under eyes, most cases happened 3-4 years ago. 2. Many Doctors here are saying Sculptra are complete safe these days due to the reasons: a. proper diluting ratio than few years ago b. Depth of injection c. appropriate massage. So my question is, Sculptra is safe for tear trough/ under eye area now? I just had Sculptra done few days ago and everything seems to be normal, but I do worry about the potential problem which may happen few months later.
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January 16, 2014
Answer: Sculptra for tear trough/under eye safe now?
Sculptra is an amazing product and the full effect of each injection takes 4 to 6 weeks to determine. After 19 days you may still be somewhat swollen although this would be unusual. I would return to the treating physician for examination but I have not seen full correction or o...
Sculptra is injected as a water based injection. That is why some doctors refer to Sculptra as a "liquid face lift". Since it is water based, within a day or two you should look as if nothing has happened. Over the next four to six weeks, Sculptra will allow your body to produce new co...
Thanks for your Sculptra question. Generally when we see
patients who come to our office after having been treated by another office we
first recommend they speak directly with the person who performed the
treatment. If that person is unavailable, there should be another medical
professional...