If I make an appointment in the morning, can I take ice paks and come into my office after the injections? I'm not worried about anyone seeing me, I'm just concerned that I may need to take the day off for pain or healing. Thank you
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Yes I often do Botox and Sculptra during the same visit. You just cannot do Botox in the same area as the Botox because you need to massage the area after Sculptra for five days and you wouldn't want to cause the Botox to diffuse.
I have been injecting Sculptra for the past seven or eight years, long before it was approved for cosmetic use in the US. Thus far, I have NEVER had a patient tell me of any significant pain or discomfort, either during the treatment or at any time thereafter. Lidocaine is mixed with the...
Yes. Proper dilution of Sculptra drastically reduces its risks. Naturally, complications can occur with the use of any injectable filler. Fortunately, such complications occur only rarely.
