Sculptra Dermal Filler

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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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sculptra fillers

I understand that Medicare has approved with stipulations the facial filler. My Dr. told me yesterday, something re: not able to receive Medicare's "codes" to order....Are you aware of this....Thanks, Texas here!...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Yes, that is true. Medicare decided to approve facial reconstruction only for those HIV+ patients with facial wasting and depression. We do not know the details yet about codes and if they will pay for both labor and the products themselves (as part... Read more »

Facial filler specialist in South Africa

Hi Dr. firstly a big thanks from South Africa. Sorry for asking, but can you recommend any specialist of facial filler in Johannesburg or Pretoria? I have a slight facial atrophy what would be the best product you recommend to start with? Knowing...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. There are quite a few different products that are effective for treatment of facial lipoatrophy. The two that I have the most experience with are Sculptra and Radiesse because they are approved for facial lipoatrophy... Read more »

Insurance Coverage for Sculptra/NuFill

In response to the post inquiring about Medicaid coverage for ther facial filler Sculptra (formerly NuFill), I can tell you that in California, state law requires that Medicaid cover reconstructive procedures to restore a person's normal...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thanks for providing that information which is encouraging (good for Kaiser Permanente!)! KH... Read more »

Radiesse or Sculptra

Dear Dr. P,I was wondering if one is preferred over the other. The costs seems to be about the same but it looks like they can perform a more complete filler with the radiesse in one session vs sculptra. Is this correct? Do you have a preference...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. I like them both and my personal preference is to use them in combination. Let me explain why. Radiesse works right away and most people with lipoatrophy would like to have their face restored yesterday, not 6 months... 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 »

Ouch!

Posted by ItsFaith, 4 Replies

Well, I discovered a wart on the tip of my finger.....freaked me the f out as I'm sure you all know....so I called the dermo and said I had an emergency and had to be seen right away....surprisingly a wart doesn't constitute an emergency....to me it... Read more »

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