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Sculptra nodules

I had sculptra injections. The first two did nothing so than for the first time my doctor informed me I needed a third. Well than came the under eye huge lumps, also I broke out in a massive huge facial rash, never happened before, but I thought it...
Gerald Pierone, M.D.

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience with Sculptra. Under eye lumps (or nodules) is a well-known complication of Sculptra. It is possible to use Sculptra in this location, but the injections must be done deeply, right on the orbital rim... Read more »

Sculptra works

Dear Dr. Bob, Thank you for inspiring me to continue my Sculptra treatments. Over the past 4 years,... Read more »

Sculptra vs. Radiesse

Hi Dr. Pierone:I have been getting Sculptra injections once a year after having six sessions... Read more »
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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... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

An Evaluation of a Mass Media Campaign to Encourage Parents of Adolescents to Talk to Their Children About Sex

The researchers evaluated a mass media campaign in North Carolina that used TV public service announcements (PSAs), radio PSAs, and billboards to encourage parents of adolescents to talk to their children about sex. "Talk to your kids about sex.... Read more »
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Hot Topics at The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums, October 14, 2008

Hot Topics at The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums, October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008 Visit the Forums "Hot Topics" Library Change/Update Subscription Living With HIV HIV & Facial/Body Fat Health Issues ... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin Treatment

For some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... Read more »
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Sculptra tx site

Posted by jab, 1 Reply
Need info re where to get tx from a doctor with some experience??? I live in N.C. Have not located any sites with experienc in Sculptra tx. HELP!!! Read more »

Sculptra

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
Can anyone tell me about 1st hand experience with Sculptra. I'd like to know how many visits, and followup after initial treatment, how server was the wasting to begin with, are you happy with the outcome. My partner and I have been together for... Read more »

sculptra new fill

Posted by markie
anyone in las vegas or near las vegas (LA area) have had this procedure done... can you recomend a doctor. Read more »

unknown lump

Posted by sweetvanilla27, 2 Replies
I have been taking meds for just over 1 year now and I have lately noticed a lump on the inside of my wrist that is slowly growing and is currently the size, it follows my thumb down to my wrist and that s where it s located. It doesn't move but... Read more »

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