About three months ago I've had Sculptra injected into my cheeks as a filler. Now I'm considering Titan laser treatment. Will this laser interfere with the Sculptra filler? And if so how?
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May 31, 2010
Answer: Titan or laser should be fine 3 months after Sculptra injection
Something that has worked for me when I have a patient who has been sent to me to fix scupltra bumps is to try a small steroid injection. Intuitively I would imagine that this would work best shortly after the procedure but I have reduced nodules 1-2 years out. One could argue that some of the...
As with any other filler or cosmetic procedure, it is crucial to find a board-certified doctor with extensive experience. Sculptra is most efficient when maintained so you will have to work with your doctor to plan an appropriate treatment plan for you.
What you describe indeed sounds like a foreign body granuloma, which can occur at any time following the injection of synthetic or non-biologic agents. I am not a proponent of synthetic agents such as Sculptra, Artefill, Radiesse or silicone for this very reason.
In the medical literature, there...