Sculptra or Fat Transfer, What is Best for Deep Lines?

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Sculptra or fat transfer for deep lines on face?

What is best for deep lines in the face? I am thinking Sculptra, but are fat injections better?


Michael A. Persky, MD
2 months ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Summer,

Both fat transfer and Sculptra are volume fillers; they work well to re-inflate the face that has lost volume. Neither is used to fill lines or wrinkles. Many times when volume is added to the face, the deep lines are no longer that deep.

Fat transfer is more permanent but requires a surgical procedure, while Sculptra injections may need to be repeated every few years but is performed in the office without the need to harvest fat.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P
 

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