I am travelling to the united states for 12 weeks. I have lost over 3 stone in weight. my face has become full on wrinkles and would like to have Sculptra done when Im in US. Is Sculptra safe and what is the cost of the treatment per session?
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February 24, 2018
Answer: Sculptra for facial filling
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Two vials for the initial treatment is fine. It sounds like you have some bruising from the injections which are common and will go away over the next few weeks. Hopefully a little make-up can help to minimize the appearance of the bruising.
The purpose of massaging the Sculptra is to distribute the product evenly and prevent clumping of the product that might create an irregular result or promote nodule formation. Many injectors recommend post-injection care of massaging for five days after injection, but continued gentle...
Thank you for your question! The best amount to start with is two. You can always leave it at that or build from there depending on what your personal goal is. The first dose (usually on patients over 30) I like to refer to as the 'skin tightening dose.' This dose helps prevent sagging and gives...