Instead of playing Russian Roulette with Sculptra and ending up in the 'most unlucky' category, why cannot a test be done on a less conspicuous area to see if your body is going to react and to what degree? Even if the area is different to the face, surely it will give SOME indication on how you are going to react to this product -- and would be even more money into the pockets of the injectors?
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December 29, 2009
Answer: Testing for sculptra
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Sculptra is a liquid based injection since it is diluted with water and then injected several days after it is diluted. In essence, it is a liquid face lift, by allowing these particles of poly-l-lactic to be distributed to the areas that one needs facial volume replacement. Juvederm is q...
I am a trainer for Sculptra and Sculptra Aesthetic. Most of the problems with visible nodules and papules have come when Scuptra was used in the lips or lids.
Because it is a deeper filler and more for bulk enhancement that wrinkle removal it is not a good choice for lines about the lips.
We...
Many of the past concerns r.e. Sculptra have been resolved with the recent release of "Sculptra Aesthetic".
The price has been reduced by almost 1/3 which makes it the most cost effective volumizer in our practice
Injectors must have completed a training course which is very targeted...