How Long Does Sculptra Last?

Dear M. Landis, Sculptra is a terrific product that lasts longer than any other commercially available filler. The following is a list of fillers and the lengths of time that I would expect each to actually last: Old-fashioned collagen (human or animal): 6-12 weeks. These products don't last long enough for them to be worthwhile anymore. Non-animal Stabilized Hyaluronic acids (such as Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane and Perlane, Elevess): 6-12 months. Closer to 6... more

Dear M. Your plastic surgeon is perhaps a little over zealous. I have used Sculptra for three years now with results lasting 18-24 months. Sculptra has only been available in the U.S. for about 3 1/2 years. So, unless your surgeon practiced in Europe or Canada for 4 years prior to that, there is no way that his/her experience could account for a 5-7 year duration. It is a great product that does offer about a 2 year result. Good luck!

Sculptra is approved to say it lasts for 18-24 months.  As with everything, it varies from patient to patient.  How much was injected? What is your age? What was your initial response? Some people have a better response to product (ie they form more collagen when injected with a vial).  Some people have less to correct, so a little goes farther.  Some people will break down their collagen faster. Unlike other fillers when you hit the... more

Dear M Landis in Pace Fl, Your question is a good one. The reason is because the owner of the product is not allowed to make claims regarding how long it lasts which exceed that in its AMERICAN research experience. Even though the product had European "FDA" approval a decade ago (which is when I started to use it outside the US), it had to pass through a totally new set of strictly AMERICAN research in order to be brought to the US market. The non-US data... more

My patients have done well with 1 vial per month for 3 treatments and then a single vial every 12 months or so.  With this regimen the correction can be maintained.  In the rare patient who opts to not have maintenance treatments the correction seems drop off between 2 and 3 years.  

Sculptra can last up to 2 years. Price would depend on how much product is needed. Most patients start with 2 vials, which could range from $2200 to $2500. And if more is needed, we could inject at 4 to 6 weeks post your injection. There was a product called Artefill which last up to 5 years, a skin test was needed but that product has been pulled. Sculptra is a great way to go!

In my hands Sculptra lasts at least 2 years. After 2 years you may need only one vial to top it off and keep the effect going. Studies out of Europe have shown results at over 3 years. Remember, people respond differently. Some need only 1 or 2 vials for a good result, others may need several vials.