The collagen produced a very bottom heavy face and I'm not very old, but due to the placement my face still remains puffy and bottom heavy. Is there any way to break this down? I used a board certified plastic surgeon.
Answer: Sculptra Collagen does last a long time, but your face will undergo aging and lose collagen. A photo would help to suggest options to rebalance the bottom heavy look. Example Botox in the masseter region can help narrow the outer lower face, Perlane/Volume in the cheeks can bring more width to the midface.
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Answer: Sculptra Collagen does last a long time, but your face will undergo aging and lose collagen. A photo would help to suggest options to rebalance the bottom heavy look. Example Botox in the masseter region can help narrow the outer lower face, Perlane/Volume in the cheeks can bring more width to the midface.
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June 18, 2015
Answer: Sculptra and Collagen Development I suggest Thermage and venus legacy treatments to help tighten the tissue and improve the swelling/laxity. Also an in person examination would be best, Sculptra rarely causes "swelling" or heaviness. It gives a very natural lift with subtle changes in my hands. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 18, 2015
Answer: Sculptra and Collagen Development I suggest Thermage and venus legacy treatments to help tighten the tissue and improve the swelling/laxity. Also an in person examination would be best, Sculptra rarely causes "swelling" or heaviness. It gives a very natural lift with subtle changes in my hands. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Bottom heavy face 2 years after Sculptra I have seen results from Sculptra last 2-4 years, but it generally does eventually go away. It is important, when treating the face with Sculptra, not to place the product too low because you can get the bottom heavy face that you describe. Hyaluraonidase will not break Sculptra down. It is possible that 5-FU or a steroid injection could help in some patients.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Bottom heavy face 2 years after Sculptra I have seen results from Sculptra last 2-4 years, but it generally does eventually go away. It is important, when treating the face with Sculptra, not to place the product too low because you can get the bottom heavy face that you describe. Hyaluraonidase will not break Sculptra down. It is possible that 5-FU or a steroid injection could help in some patients.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Sculptra Collagen An examination would provide a much better answer as to the preferred treatment plan. The simple answer is that collagen produced by Collagen takes time to be broken down by the body, hence the necessity of seeing an experienced injector to begin with. Sculptra is best injected in a manner that emphasize the upper cheek area as opposed to the lower face. At this point,some form of lfting procedure might be most appropriate.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Sculptra Collagen An examination would provide a much better answer as to the preferred treatment plan. The simple answer is that collagen produced by Collagen takes time to be broken down by the body, hence the necessity of seeing an experienced injector to begin with. Sculptra is best injected in a manner that emphasize the upper cheek area as opposed to the lower face. At this point,some form of lfting procedure might be most appropriate.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Sculptra and "heavy face" I have injected 100s of patients with Sculptra but have never found Sculptra to last "forever". I have seen patients have it last 2-3 years; but usually even when it is lasting a long time, they want to come in and have a "booster" vial(s) around 18-24 months. There is not a true "Sculptra Reversal" injection (like Wydase to Restylane). I would be cautious with off-label injections. Perhaps consider VERY carefully performed lower face liposuction, or a "lifting" surgical procedure. 3-4 pictures of your area of concern are also helpful in these forums. Best of luck to you.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Sculptra and "heavy face" I have injected 100s of patients with Sculptra but have never found Sculptra to last "forever". I have seen patients have it last 2-3 years; but usually even when it is lasting a long time, they want to come in and have a "booster" vial(s) around 18-24 months. There is not a true "Sculptra Reversal" injection (like Wydase to Restylane). I would be cautious with off-label injections. Perhaps consider VERY carefully performed lower face liposuction, or a "lifting" surgical procedure. 3-4 pictures of your area of concern are also helpful in these forums. Best of luck to you.
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