The Today Show's Ann Curry looks into the use of the filler Sculptra which is injected into the face to plump up hollow cheeks, fill in wrinkles and to promote collagen growth. Dr. Roshini Raj, an assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine, discusses the pros and cons of the procedure, which can last two years. Sculptra has been used in Europe since 1999 and has been approved for AIDS patients in the U.S. until the FDA recently approved it to treat wrinkles. This is the treatment that Madonna is rumored to have had to plump up her cheeks. Take a look:
So what will the big red carpet trends be for Sunday's Oscars? Makeup artists, stylists, plastic surgeons and nutritionists have all been very busy in the weeks leading up to the big event. The AP talks to some of the experts to find out what the big trends are. Our favorite "trend" is from the plastic surgeon: replacing the fat lost in your face to make you look younger. Well, it's certainly true that having Sculptra injections is a trend in Hollywood. We'll be on the lookout for lots of youthfully plump cheeks on anorexic stars. Take a look:
