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Stubborn, Residual Swelling Under Eyes 2 Yrs Post Sculptra Treatment? (photo)

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AnMaCiOct 10, 2012

I was a model for a Sculptra demo. Board cert MD w/ yrs of exp. He wanted to inject under my eyes, I hesitated & asked, is it OK since it is not indicated for use there? He reassured me he had done this many times w/ good results. He placed it deep along orbital bone. 22 mos later I still have residual swelling. He tried injecting hyaluronidase - no better. He tried cortisone/FU-5, a small improvment. He says 2 more treatments should do it. Will thermage or fractional laser help? Any ideas?

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Dr. Sam Naficy, MD, FACS
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