Cosmetic

1225) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Sculptra?

A. It is an injectable form dimethylpolysiloxane.
B. It is immunologically active.
C. Skin testing is necessary prior to treatment.
D. It is approved  for treatment of facial lipo-atrophy associated with HIV disease.
E. One injection is usually necessary for significant improvement




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Maas C. S., Yu K. C. Y., Egan K. K.: Neuromodulators and Injectable Soft Tissue Substitutes, Chapter 28 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel I.D, editor), Third Edition, Thieme, 2009, pp. 337-353





 1225) D     It is approved  for treatment of facial lipo-atrophy associated with HIV disease.