At my consultation my dermatologist wanted to use sculptra to restore volume to my face. I wanted more immediate results, so I chose radiesse instead. While I see a difference in my face from the radiesse, I think I would like to try sculptra to see if I can get more volume than I have from the radiesse. Being that I just recieved the radiesse treatments a month ago, would it be too soon to start the sculptra treatments?
Answer: Sculptra Timing The answer to your question in my practice would be yes. Sometimes I inject scultpra firs then filler a month later or vice versa as long as the provider has explained to you the difference in the products. The biggest difference that I tell patience with dermal fillers vs. Sculptra is that they work differently. Dermal fillers are more immediate and made of hyaluronic acids or synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite which is better lifting/augmenting/enhancing vs sculptra which takes weeks to see results and typically used for natural all over volume improvement. I typically end up using both at different times depending on the patients needs and desires. It sounds like you have a very good provider and education about these two different products and expectations is key.
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Answer: Sculptra Timing The answer to your question in my practice would be yes. Sometimes I inject scultpra firs then filler a month later or vice versa as long as the provider has explained to you the difference in the products. The biggest difference that I tell patience with dermal fillers vs. Sculptra is that they work differently. Dermal fillers are more immediate and made of hyaluronic acids or synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite which is better lifting/augmenting/enhancing vs sculptra which takes weeks to see results and typically used for natural all over volume improvement. I typically end up using both at different times depending on the patients needs and desires. It sounds like you have a very good provider and education about these two different products and expectations is key.
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November 30, 2016
Answer: Radiesse and Sculptra can be combined I often use more than one filler on the same visit. Sculptra gradually restores facial volume and the effects last up to two years. I love Sculptra but sometimes patients needs Restylane or Juvederm added as well during the first visit to give them some immediate facial filling. That way you have immediate gratification and improvement and gradual improvement over several months as well. Please find a board certified Dermatologist with a great deal of experience in the art of facial injections.
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November 30, 2016
Answer: Radiesse and Sculptra can be combined I often use more than one filler on the same visit. Sculptra gradually restores facial volume and the effects last up to two years. I love Sculptra but sometimes patients needs Restylane or Juvederm added as well during the first visit to give them some immediate facial filling. That way you have immediate gratification and improvement and gradual improvement over several months as well. Please find a board certified Dermatologist with a great deal of experience in the art of facial injections.
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