Sculptra for lip lines

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD answers: Can Sculptra be injected above the top lip?

Can I have Sculptra injected above my top lip? If not, why?  I want to make the fine lines go away.


Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD
18 days ago

Anneliese

I do not inject Sculptra above the vermilion (red part of lip) to treat lip lines. Any area where there is a lot of expression such as the lips can result in the formation of papules.

There are other preferred methods to treating lip lines which can be employed together or individually depending on the severity and cause of your lines.  

Good luck!

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A: Sculptra for Lip Lines

Bruce Katz, MD
3 days ago

No, Sculptra is used for nasolabial folds (these are the parenthesis around your mouth), marionette lines and lines are your chin. Sculptra works deep in your dermis and acts as a foundation for lost collagen. Other products such as Restylane and Juvederm are used for the lips.

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