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Sculptra does not cause skin discoloration. Side effects are minimal. As with most injectable fillers there is a chance of temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness or redness around the injection site. If you experience any of these side effects they should subside on their own within a few days.
Sculptra will not cause skin discoloration. It is possible however to experience slight bruising from the injection, which will resolve over the course of just a couple days. Sculptra is a fantastic treatment for rejuvenating the face, stimulating new collagen growth, which lasts longer than a typical dermal filler.
Sculptra does not stimulate pigment cell deposition of melanin. However, some patients have reported hemosiderin staining that may require laser treatment. Our experience with Sculptra has been very positive. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Sculptra does not cause skin discoloration. However any injectable can cause bruises, that may longer for days or even beyond a week.
I have never seen this symptoms and am not sure why that would occur. I find it improves the skin completion, so this is confusing to me. I suggest speaking to your physician. Best, Dr. Emer.
Side effects are minimal. Sculptra does not cause skin discoloration. As with most injectable fillers there is a chance of temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness or redness around the injection site. If you experience any of these side effects they should subside on their own within a few days.
Sculptra is administered beneath the skin. It typically does not result in any permanent skin discoloration. A temporary bruise may occur.
You should repost your question with a picture.Hyperpigmentation from Sculptra is not seen. If it were placed using a technique that caused significant bruising, in an area where the skin is thin such as the tear troughs, it could potentially be bruised. This can be treated with laser.
No, Sculptra does not cause skin discoloration. You could get a bruise from the injection site but it usually resolve within 48 hours.Thank you
I have never personally seen skin discoloration from Sculptra. Perhaps you would like to post a photo since it may be a bruise from the injection. I would consult your treating physician if this discoloration persists.
It will have no impact at all on the treatment as long as the same dilution is being used. Best, Dr. Emer.
You can definitely stop Sculptra after one treatment. However you will not obtain optimal results. If you felt like you were overfilled during the treatment, then you may consider doing one vial at a time if you decide on doing a second or third treatment. Make sure that you feel...
I am not a fan of Sculptra, and in fact stopped using it several years back, since it is relatively expensive, takes about three treatment sessions, and requires several months of waiting before any results are seen. By contrast, Radiesse combined with Voluma (my volumizers of choice for...
Yes, it is possible to combine Sculptra and fat grafting for facial volume. However, they are not done at the same time. Generally 3 months apart is best.
It is normal for the portion of the cheek that is below the eye to be relatively flat when you are not smiling. This flat space allows your cheek to move up when you smile. I think you have a slight heaviness in the portion of the cheek that is just above your nasolabial fold. This...
We have found that Sculptra can add useful definition and volume to the face and is a good complement to other types of cosmetic treatments such as Fraxel, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and Ematrix skin tightening. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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