I had a consultation regarding "Sculptra" . I brought up the fact I was scared it could block an artery or go into an artery causing vascular occlusion (heart attack) as stated on the Sculptra website as one of the risks. She said she dilutes it extremely well and asked me if I think this would clog it...please advise.
Answer: Sulptra Dilution
Sculptra is packaged in a sterile vial in powder form. Prior to injection into the skin the Sculptra crystals are mixed or "diluted" with sterile water and generally a local anesthetic. When the product was first used in Europe minimal amounts of water were added resulting in a higher incidence of small "bumps" under the skin. We now dilute the product with more sterile water resulting in a significant decrease in this side effect.
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Answer: Sulptra Dilution
Sculptra is packaged in a sterile vial in powder form. Prior to injection into the skin the Sculptra crystals are mixed or "diluted" with sterile water and generally a local anesthetic. When the product was first used in Europe minimal amounts of water were added resulting in a higher incidence of small "bumps" under the skin. We now dilute the product with more sterile water resulting in a significant decrease in this side effect.
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June 8, 2011
Answer: Adding More Water Should Help
The reconstitution of Sculptra powder has trended up to more dilute solutions. The particles of Sculptra seem to dissolve better and spread more evenly in less concentrated solutions. Your doctor sounds up on it!
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June 8, 2011
Answer: Adding More Water Should Help
The reconstitution of Sculptra powder has trended up to more dilute solutions. The particles of Sculptra seem to dissolve better and spread more evenly in less concentrated solutions. Your doctor sounds up on it!
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