Blog| Dr. Joel Studin | Webplastics.com http://webplastics.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:04:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 What is Sculptra®? Answers from Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/what-is-sculptra http://webplastics.com/what-is-sculptra#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:53:05 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1579 Answer: Sculptra® is poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic substance. It is not made from human or animal sources and does not have a significant degree of allergy associated with it so a skin test is not required.   Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible (does not harm the body), biodegradable (able to be broken down by the [...]

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]]> Answer: Sculptra® is poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic substance. It is not made from human or animal sources and does not have a significant degree of allergy associated with it so a skin test is not required.

 

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible (does not harm the body), biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body) material that has been widely used for many years in surgical products.

 

Sculptra®® is different than other fillers in that it is felt to recruit your own tissue buildup over months.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/what-is-sculptra/feed/ 0 Where is Sculptra® Used? Answers from Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/where-is-sculptra-used http://webplastics.com/where-is-sculptra-used#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:42:30 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1582 Answer: Sculptra® is an injectable filler typically used to fill both shallow and deep facial wrinkles.   It restores volume of depressed areas such as skin creases, wrinkles and folds resulting from natural aging.   It is best-suited for areas of the face with visible crevices or wrinkles, such as “smile lines,” the deep folds that [...]

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]]> Answer: Sculptra® is an injectable filler typically used to fill both shallow and deep facial wrinkles.

 

It restores volume of depressed areas such as skin creases, wrinkles and folds resulting from natural aging.

 

It is best-suited for areas of the face with visible crevices or wrinkles, such as “smile lines,” the deep folds that appear between a person’s nose and mouth; wrinkles in the chin and around the mouth; and furrow lines present between the eyebrows.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/where-is-sculptra-used/feed/ 0 How does Sculptra® work? Answers from Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/how-does-scultpra-work http://webplastics.com/how-does-scultpra-work#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:35:20 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1585 Answer: Sculptra® is a topical filler that is injected to areas of the face where a loss of fat has occurred.   As people age, fat and skin thickness is lost so Sculptra® is used to gradually resurface lines and wrinkles and restore thickness to the skin. While Sculptra® will not restore fat loss it will [...]

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]]> Answer: Sculptra® is a topical filler that is injected to areas of the face where a loss of fat has occurred.

 

As people age, fat and skin thickness is lost so Sculptra® is used to gradually resurface lines and wrinkles and restore thickness to the skin. While Sculptra® will not restore fat loss it will improve skin’s appearance.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/how-does-scultpra-work/feed/ 0 What Side Effects are Associated with Sculptra® Injections? Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/scupltra-injection-side-effects http://webplastics.com/scupltra-injection-side-effects#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:24:40 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1588 Answer: Common side effects are generally injection-related and include bleeding, tenderness or pain, bruising, redness and occasional swelling.   On average, side effects last from one to 17 days. Small bumps under the skin may surface as delayed side effects six to 12 months post injection. These may be noticeable when pressing down on the treated [...]

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]]> Answer: Common side effects are generally injection-related and include bleeding, tenderness or pain, bruising, redness and occasional swelling.

 

On average, side effects last from one to 17 days. Small bumps under the skin may surface as delayed side effects six to 12 months post injection. These may be noticeable when pressing down on the treated area.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/scupltra-injection-side-effects/feed/ 0 What is the Recovery Process Following Sculptra®? Answers from Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/recovery-process-following-sculptra http://webplastics.com/recovery-process-following-sculptra#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:16:15 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1591 Answer: Typically no downtime is required following a treatment, and many patients may even apply makeup immediately after if bleeding does not occur.

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]]> Answer: Typically no downtime is required following a treatment, and many patients may even apply makeup immediately after if bleeding does not occur.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/recovery-process-following-sculptra/feed/ 0 With Sculptra®, How Soon Will I see Results? Answers from Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/how-soon-will-i-see-results http://webplastics.com/how-soon-will-i-see-results#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:57:03 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1594 Answer: Results are not immediately visible, though initial swelling may distort the appearance of actual, future results.   Sculptra® takes time to gradually correct the deep lines in the skin. Treatments are administered in sessions, which are scheduled one month apart.   Patients may require anywhere from three to six sessions to achieve full results. A [...]

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]]> Answer: Results are not immediately visible, though initial swelling may distort the appearance of actual, future results.

 

Sculptra® takes time to gradually correct the deep lines in the skin. Treatments are administered in sessions, which are scheduled one month apart.

 

Patients may require anywhere from three to six sessions to achieve full results. A period of four to six weeks is a good estimate of how long the effects of Sculptra® treatments take to become apparent.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/how-soon-will-i-see-results/feed/ 0 How Long do Sculptra® Injections Last? Answers from Dr Studin http://webplastics.com/how-long-do-sculptra-injections-last http://webplastics.com/how-long-do-sculptra-injections-last#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:05:43 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1597 Answer: Results differ from person to person. In most cases, patients will see results for up to two years after the first treatment.   These treatments are usually done once a month for three months and then once a year thereafter. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effect.

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]]> Answer: Results differ from person to person. In most cases, patients will see results for up to two years after the first treatment.

 

These treatments are usually done once a month for three months and then once a year thereafter. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effect.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/how-long-do-sculptra-injections-last/feed/ 0 Will an Arm Lift Leave a Scar? http://webplastics.com/will-an-arm-lift-leave-a-scar http://webplastics.com/will-an-arm-lift-leave-a-scar#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:44:05 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1549 Answer: Yes, as with all surgeries that require an incision, patients who undergo an arm lift will have a visible scar.   Tissue removed from a scar that runs from the elbow to the underarm will result in a scar, though we are careful to place the scar in the underside of the arm.   This [...]

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]]> Answer: Yes, as with all surgeries that require an incision, patients who undergo an arm lift will have a visible scar.

 

Tissue removed from a scar that runs from the elbow to the underarm will result in a scar, though we are careful to place the scar in the underside of the arm.

 

This procedure leads to a linear scar on the inside of the upper arm opposite the armpit. Scar medication, such as Scarguard, should be used once the scar has healed to help minimize its appearance.

 

Click to learn more about Scarguard, the most recommended scar treatment by plastic surgeons on the market today.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/will-an-arm-lift-leave-a-scar/feed/ 0 Does the Nipple Need to be Repositioned During Breast Reduction Surgery? http://webplastics.com/Does-the-Nipple-Need-to-be-Repositioned-During-Breast-Reduction-Surgery http://webplastics.com/Does-the-Nipple-Need-to-be-Repositioned-During-Breast-Reduction-Surgery#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:30:15 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1321 Answer: In most cases, especially those performed with the advanced LeJeour technique, the nipple does not need to be removed or reattached. The patient’s nipple is slightly repositioned to fit the breast’s new shape. Patients who undergo this procedure may lose sensitivity in the nipple and are likely not able to breast feed.

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]]> Answer: In most cases, especially those performed with the advanced LeJeour technique, the nipple does not need to be removed or reattached. The patient’s nipple is slightly repositioned to fit the breast’s new shape. Patients who undergo this procedure may lose sensitivity in the nipple and are likely not able to breast feed.

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]]> http://webplastics.com/Does-the-Nipple-Need-to-be-Repositioned-During-Breast-Reduction-Surgery/feed/ 0 What is the Process for a Female Breast Reduction? http://webplastics.com/female-breast-reduction-process http://webplastics.com/female-breast-reduction-process#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:30:29 +0000 Dr. Studin http://webplastics.com/?p=1316 Answer: Breast reductions depend on the size and breasts of each patient, but the most common method used by surgeons requires three incisions: around the areola, a straight line from the areola to the bottom of the breast and underneath the breast.   The surgeon then removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin. The areola, [...]

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Answer: Breast reductions depend on the size and breasts of each patient, but the most common method used by surgeons requires three incisions: around the areola, a straight line from the areola to the bottom of the breast and underneath the breast.

 

The surgeon then removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin. The areola, which generally stretches or appears enlarged, is then repositioned and resized to be proportional with the smaller breast. If the areola and nipple do not need to be reshaped, the surgeon may elect to shift the areola to a higher position without detaching it first.

 

Some cases do not require a vertical incision, as is the case with the LeJeour Breast Reduction. This procedure requires an incision around the areola and down, therefore eliminating the need for a large scar.

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