Cosmetic Sculptra Risks And Advantages

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

An Overview of Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra, New-Fill)

Brand Name: Sculptra Other Name(s): New-Fill, PLA, PLLA Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Poly-L-lactic acid, also known as PLLA, is the main ingredient of Sculptra, also known as New-Fill. Sculptra is a powder that is mixed with water and then injected into the skin. Sculptra belongs to the class of medicines called dermal fillers. Injecting Sculptra into facial skin may give it a firmer, fuller appearance. PLLA is used...

Ask the Experts

Sculptra facial nodules

I think it is much more common from what I read on this site and others that nodules from Sculptra are a common side effect. I had very good result but also had to have several treatments just to surround and disguise the nodules. My doctor said...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The risk of nodules from Sculptra is relatively low, but does depend to some extent on the experience of the doctor doing the injections. Massage does lessen the risk of nodule formation. We recommend 5 minutes of massage 5 times daily for 5 days... Read more »

FDA Hearing on NEWFILL/Sculptra

Hello People, An Update on NewFill/Sculptra... I just met with the FDC in Washington DC on Thursday 3/25/04 to deliver personal testimony of my experience with NewFill. Nelson Vergel was there to speak as well.The meeting ran all day, from 8 a.m. -...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

ThanksSome of the data can found in.......Moyle GJ, Lysakova L, Brown S, Sibtain N, Healy J, Priest C, Mandalia S, Barton SE.A randomized open-label study of immediate versus delayed polylactic acid injections for the cosmetic management of facial... Read more »

Sculptra in Thailand

Dear Sir,I will be very grateful to know if there is any clinic specializing in cosmetic surgery with Sculptra or New-Fill to treat HIV-related facial wasting. Thanks for the info!...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.I personally don't have any contacts with clinics in Thailand that use Sculptra or New-Fill.After a quick search, I found this <a href="http://www.bumrungrad.com/plasticsurgery/home.asp"... Read more »

Is Sculptra PAP still available to Medicare patients?

Dr Pierone, In July 2010 I was able to get a local cosmetic surgeon to give me a single session of Sculptra injections as an "experiment" to see if Medicare would pay enough for him to be able to offer the service to other patients and to...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

We have Medicare patients who qualify for Sculptra through the PAP program. The eligibility of the PAP program is based on financial status, so many Medicare patients would be expected to qualify. In Florida, we are able to get paid for the... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Was I taken advantage of?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I just posted on the "Am I Infected?" thread and after doing so I began to think, "Was I taken advantage of?"

I'm a 16 girl and I had sex with a 25 year old women. It happened while i was visiting with my father one weekend about three months back. I... Read more »

I jus don't know what to do!

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

i know people might yell at me because i am at a slight advantage in that i tested negative outside of the window period (7 months), but i am still unsure for some reason. my test was an eia and that was the only test that i have ever taken in my... Read more »

Contact notification

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Newly diagnosed and want to notify 3 contacts anonymously. I live in upstate NY and was told I would have to give my name to my county health dept to take advantage of CNAP, but it's a small county, I know people who work there and I'm sure word... Read more »

Philosophical Q...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Why is it that people with theoretical or no-risk situations worry more than people that do engage in true high risk behaviors, ie. unprotected intercourse/anal sex/giving oral sex? If the fear becomes uncontrollable perhaps it is indeed type to... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>