Sculptra lips

5 answers to “Sculptra lips”

A: Sculptra lips

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

You cannot name a man made filler that has NOT been tried in the lips - the vast majority of them with long-term crappy results. (To save myself attorney letters, I will not name names...) The scenario is ALWAYS the same. A lot of glitzy ads and photos in various magazines suddenly appear like mushrooms after... more

A: Bad Idea

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

I agree with the vast preponderance of cosmetic physicians that Sculptra is a poor choice for the lips. I have seen a bad result ( at another office) and the site is not a pretty one. A perusal of Real Self will back us up, that Sculptra is meant as a deep filler and its results are way too... more

A: Hyaluronic acid fillers only consideration for lip augmentation

By William Ting, MD - Bay Area Dermatologic surgeon

The only fillers that should be considered for lip augmentation are hyaluronic acid fillers, e.g. Restylane, Juvederm, Prevelle. The risk of lumpy bumpy on the vermilion lips is quite substantial with other longer-lasting fillers such as Sculptra or Radiesse.

A: Sculptra is not appropriate for lips, eyelids and hypermobile areas with thin skin

By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Think about how the lips move and eyelids blink incessantly, during the day. The sphincter or puckering action is postulated to cause nodules or lumps, which are either visible and/or palpable. The manufacturer also discourages its use in the neck, where the skin is thin. Better options in... more

A: Sculptra is best for cheeks

By Jonathan Hoenig, MD - Beverly Hills Oculoplastic surgeon

Sculptra is FDA approved for treatment of lipo-dystrophy of the face (facial fat wasting) due to HIV disease. It can be used off-label for those wanting to add fullness to their face, even if they don't have HIV, but is better suited for deeper areas such as the cheeks. It is not suggested for the lips. Better... more