Which is Better for Firming and Tightening? Sculptra or Laser or Both?

Sculptra is an anti-aging facial injection treatment that can give you subtle results over time by replacing lost collagen. Lasers use light composed of many frequencies to penetrate into the skin, non-invasively, to deliver youthful results by stimulating your natural collagen production. Combination therapy is always preferred (laser + filler, ie Sculptra). Both will help give the appearance of tighter skin for areas that are loose and sagging. I recommend scheduling a consultation... more

Sculptra works by replacing lost volume and facial lasers typically tighten loose skin. These are two different problems. You may have either or both. Obtain a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon with whom you can discuss your concerns and your different options.

There are different actions for these two treatment options: 1. Ulthera has been referred to as a non surgical face lift. The device is the only one that is FDA approved to "lift" skin. The treatment is focused sound waves that cause thermal coagulation of very precise areas. It is the only device that can target the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), the deep facial layers that the plastic surgeons undermine and tighten during a face lift. Ultherapy is wonderful... more