I have jowls and the skin under my neck is very loose. The doctor wants to use Sculptra on me, including lifting the jowls and the loose skin under my neck. He said he is hoping this will work instead of Liposuction under the chin. Will this work?
June 30, 2009
Answer: Loose neck skin typically requires surgery It's simply too hard to answer this question without seeing you in person. In general, very loose skin in the neck and jowls require surgery. Sculptra can be used in those areas to increase volume, but to a limited extent. Again, it's very difficult to say without seeing you. If you are unsure of the proposed treatment plan then have another discussion with your doctor and/or seek a second opinion. Good luck! Dr. Singer
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June 30, 2009
Answer: Loose neck skin typically requires surgery It's simply too hard to answer this question without seeing you in person. In general, very loose skin in the neck and jowls require surgery. Sculptra can be used in those areas to increase volume, but to a limited extent. Again, it's very difficult to say without seeing you. If you are unsure of the proposed treatment plan then have another discussion with your doctor and/or seek a second opinion. Good luck! Dr. Singer
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June 30, 2009
Answer: Sculptra is a filler, not a lifter Loose skin of the neck will only respond to a surgical neck lift. If this is what your doctor is recommending, it is on the mark. There is no non-invasive technique that will help a really loose neck with jowls. If you add Sculptra along the jaw-line, you can get some additional definition of the transition between the neck and face, but it does not help loose skin. Sculpra is a great filler when you want replacement of fat as in the cheeks.
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June 30, 2009
Answer: Sculptra is a filler, not a lifter Loose skin of the neck will only respond to a surgical neck lift. If this is what your doctor is recommending, it is on the mark. There is no non-invasive technique that will help a really loose neck with jowls. If you add Sculptra along the jaw-line, you can get some additional definition of the transition between the neck and face, but it does not help loose skin. Sculpra is a great filler when you want replacement of fat as in the cheeks.
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