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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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Facial rash Sculptra

Dr. Doc, if you research reports fda adverse reactions sculpta, facial rash injected area happens. Thanks....

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I understand that facial rashes have been reported after Sculptra injections. But the message that I mean to convey is that facial rashes are not linked to Sculptra injections. Nodules, bruising, pain, swelling all yes. But in the real world,... Read more »

Sculptra: Repeat how many times?

I was treated once with Radiance and 2x with Sculptra (last Sculptra treatment=5 visits). Dr told me last time that that was probably the last time that Sculptra would be useful. Is there a limit to how often it can be used successfully, and if so,...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I have treated several patients with severe lipoatrophy with more than 8 courses of Sculptra over the course of several years to achieve a full correction of lipoatrophy. There does not appear to be a point at which Sculptra stops working and it is... Read more »

sculptra

where to find a sculptra specialist in chicago or experience in that area thanks...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your HIV provider often has had experience with particular doctors who have used Sculptra or other approaches for treatment of fat atrophy. Many community based organizations also can provider suggestions for referral. The Sculptra website... 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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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 »

my strange reaction

Posted by midwestguy143, 2 Replies

I tested positive on March 24, 2009. The thing that surprised me, and my friends was my reaction -- none really. Just something else in my life. I had lost my job many months ago, and with the job market being so tough, I've gotten used to the... Read more »

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