Does Sculptra Make Thin Face Look Younger

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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...

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Assistance with Sculptra

Dr.Pierone, I'm would like to get treatments of Sculptra, because my face is just so thin, and its making me so self-conscious. I know people are starring at my face, and its driving me nuts. However,cost is an issue, so who would you suggest...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

There is a patient assistance program offered by the makers of Sculptra. The first step would be to find a provider who performs Sculptra injections and participates in the patient assistance program. The company web site has a feature that enables... Read more »

Thin Face

What is the best solution to getting my face fuller.I`ve beed living with Hiv since 1989,my counts are good and I workout 4 times a week.I don`t have a problem with muscle mass but my face has is so thin..I also have type 2 diabetes but my readings...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The answer to this question depends on where you live. In the United States the approved agents are Sculptra and Radiesse. Both products work, but do require a series of injections separated by at least several weeks. Patient assistance programs... Read more »

antiviral drugs and face thinning

i am hiv positive but will start treatment soon i see alot of hiv positive on treatment an i noticed that they loose wieght in the face and the body is normal and looks healthy its as if the bones shrink and they all have the same look and i am not...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The 'look' that you are referring to known as facial lipoatrophy and is related to loss of fat from the superficial tissues of the face. This has nothing to do with the bones in the face, except that they may become easier to visualize.... Read more »

Sculptra

Hello, I would like to help answer some questions about Sculptra. I have had 5 sections done to my face. Under the eyes and temples and the cheek area. It has worked wonderfully. I can now look in the mirror and smile. Contact Sculptra online and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thank you for posting your experience for others to read. KH... Read more »

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