Those of us who insist on instant results will be reassured to know that Sculptra and HA fillers can be used together. Once you have decided on a volumising treatment, perform the HA filler first to give instant results in the areas where it is recommended. Then at your leisure, embark upon the course of Sculptra.
Adverse reactions to HA fillers
Manufacturers cite an "adverse reaction" rate of 1:20,000. We have never witnessed an adverse reaction to HA fillers in the clinic but it can and probably will happen. We will do our level best to ensure that you do not react adversely in the first place, and then treat you accordingly in the unfortunate event. Although this figure is very small it is significant if you are that one. Please remember this when deciding upon a treatment.
The advantage of Hyaluronic acid is that it will dissolve and disappear totally; it can also be dissolved with the enzyme hyaluronidase should you really not like the results.
Adverse reactions to Sculptra
To date there have been no reported adverse reactions to Sculptra. In the past, tiny lumps were known to appear. This can be avoided by following exactly the post-treatment instructions.
Swelling
All treatments tend to cause some initial swelling which normally subsides within three hours. Very rarely the swelling may persist for a full 24 hours, a fact to remember when planning treatment.
Bruising
Injections into the top layer of skin (fine lines) rarely cause bruising but deeper injections can do. Both swelling and bruising can be minimised with 5 minutes of visible red light therapy. Bruises are almost unavoidable with the Sculptra treatment and can last for seven days even in the most healthy individual. Arnica as a cream or homeopathic dilution taken orally will help remove the bruise. |