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What does massaging the treatment area after sculptra injections do? i've read several doctor's websites that recommend massaging the treatment area several times a day after sculptra injections? why? what does massage do?
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This : This is a good question. Sculptra is a biostimulant in which the product stimulates the production of collagen. If too much product is in one area you can develop a dense production of collagen and have a resulting bump. By massaging after injection this decreases the likelihood of having this unwanted result. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md.
Answered 10/3/2016
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It : It helps to disperse the distribution of the product thereby diffusing it through the tissues producing a more homogenous result with the belief that it will produce less lumpiness.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Spreads product: The manufacturer has recommended massaging of treated areas after sculptra injection to reduce the risks of lumps and bumps. Theoretically, this should help to disperse and pockets of the product that might result in a lump/bump. Most doctor recommend the 5/5/5 rule: five minutes, five times daily for 5 days.
Answered 1/21/2017
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Massage Sculptra: Sculptra can cause lump formation and massage can distribute the material more uniformly decreasing the likelihood of getting too much sculptra in one place.
Answered 2/10/2017
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