Skin filler problems: when filler treatments go terribly wrong.
My heart goes out to you on a skin filler problem like this. I can tell that you are suffering. If I had a magic wand and could make this...
Sculptra and autoimmune diseases
This question about Sculptra and autoimmune diseases is a little complicated, but I’ll try to explain simply. The reason is that in certain autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoid,...
Inexperienced medical student injected Sculptra under the eyes and now huge bumps.
Thank you for writing Gary. My heart goes out to you on this one and I know if you could have a “do over” on that day, you would take...
Can a Sculptra nodule/bump be dissolved or do they have to be surgically removed?
Unfortunately, there are still a lot of questions and problems out there in the aesthetic universe on this one. I will be honest here. In over 10 years of using...
Sculptra and long term results.
Okay – I’m glad you asked this because it’s important. Your face WAS fuller with the Sculptra there. Now that the Sculptra is gone, you perceive accurately that it’s less...
Danger Zone – Filler in the Temples
Here’s why this area is a danger zone! There are blood vessels in this area which, if injected incorrectly, can be blocked and could cause blindness. There are about 40...
Is there a weight requirement for Sculptra treatments?
This is interesting because although the answer is no………..it is true that Sculptra is most effective visually in people of normal or lower body weights. It was originally approved in...
Do chemical peels build collagen?
You’re so welcome! Do chemical peels build collagen in the skin? The answer is yes, but not much. The very superficial peels just refresh the outer layer, the epidermis. Medium...
Are Dysport/Botox and Sculptra compatible? A problem!
I’m glad you asked this because you bring up a couple of good points for everyone to remember. Here’s what to keep in mind: Sculptra is the only filler that...
Scuptra problem – bad placement and too much.
I’m sad this happened to you. Usually, as I’m sure you already know, Sculptra lasts about 2 years, but gradually starts to diminish at about 1 year then slowly going...
