Is Sculptra less effective the older we are?
To some extent the answer is yes. It’s because Sculptra (made of lactic acid stuck together in chains) stimulates your own collagen production and the collagen is made by cells...
A serious complication of filler (Juvederm)!
My heart goes out to you and I’m so glad you went to the doctor in the city. He did all the right things to remove the Juvederm, the oxygen,...
Should I massage my filler?
Okay, I’m thinking maybe we had a misunderstanding on this one. The only filler that should be massaged is Sculptra and your doctor will give you specific instructions on this,...
For Sculptra, how far apart should the initial series of 2-4 treatments be?
This really varies from dermatologist to dermatologist. The company recommends a minimum of 4 weeks. Many of us around the country who have been using this product for many years,...
If I do Sculptra now, can I still do fat transfer in the future when…
There’s no reason I know of that it would be a problem, although there are no studies on this specific question. Sculptra is made of lactic acid molecules (L-polylactic acid)...
For Sculptra, how many vials are needed for that initial series?
Since each of us are individuals, it’s difficult to say with any certainty without an in-person consult. However, a general rule of thumb is to expect 1 vial of Sculptra...
Immunosuppression and rheumatoid arthritis; is it safe to use Botox and dermal fillers.
Good questions! There is no known contraindication with Botox and those medications and patients with RA generally have no problem. With hyaluronic acid fillers of good quality like Juvederm or Restylane,...
A Sculptra problem in the midwest – who to see???
I’m sad this happened to you and it’s possible that this isn’t due to Sculptra because it doesn’t usually migrate, but it makes sense to travel to an expert to...
After treatment for cancer, what can I do about lost volume in my face?
We all are wishing you the best after that surgery! A couple of things to think about. Sometimes after surgery or chemotherapy, your body fat is just reduced too much....
Can you do a “vampire” facelift after Sculptra?
In general, you will get more results and more consistent results after a series of 2-4 Sculptra treatments than with Selphyl (aka Vamppire lift), so I’m not sure why you...
