I received 2 vials of sculptra at the beginning of November. I'm way overfilled! I look like a rectangle and completely lost all my feminine features. I saw a plastic surgeon today who said all I can do is wait. I'm too scared to do 5FU injections. There has to be something else I can do. Is there?? The after photo is from a month ago so it's not an accurate representation. My lower face is much wider now. Please help!!
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Answer: Sculptra Expert....Sculptra Overfilled. What can be done? (Photo)
I personally gave up using Sculptra many years ago when the more robust HA volumzing fillers received their FDA approval. Sculptra is expensive, typically requires about three treatment sessions to achieve a desired result and there is no enzyme to dissolve it should the need arise. It's one...
Hi, thank you for your question! The temporary Bell's Palsy is caused by the lidocaine that is added to the vial of sculptra to make it more comfortable for patients. The lidocaine should wear off with in an hour or two after your appointment. I would recommend reaching out to your injector...
Sculptra will not help your skin, it is not what it’s designed for. Sculptra is a biostimulatory filler which is supposed to be injected deep under the skin to increase volume where volume is lost. In your case, it does not appear that you need more volume. There are many ways in which you can i...