Can I Have Hyaluronic Acid and Sculptra at the Same Time?

asked 1 year ago by Neurotica in Atlanta-Metro area, GA
Latest answer by Jo Herzog, MD
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Tags: cheeks, chin, mouth, combination, hyaluronic acid

I won a free session of Sculptra at a plastic surgery seminar. The doctor said he would like to inject along my cheekbones. However its been 8 months since I've had Juvederm (around my mouth, chin, and lower cheeks), and my dermatologist is having a one day sale this week for a full syringe of Restylane for less than half price. Is it ok if I get both of these injections so close together since they wont be in the same area? I've heard that one can cause an infection in the other?

9 answers to Can I Have Hyaluronic Acid and Sculptra at the Same Time?

Sculptra for different areas than Restylane

Sculptra and Restylane are commonly injected at the same time. The collagen-stimulator (Sculptra) is used to replace volume loss in areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and temporal hollows. The hylaluronic acid filler (Restylane) is used to add fullness to areas such as the lips and corners of the mouth, where Sculptra cannot be used. Infection is possible but unlikely whether the treatments are done together or separately.

Pamela B. Rosen, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

Go for it

Go for it. Should be no problem especially if in different areas. Not heard any "infection " stories.I would prefer to do the Restylane first so that the injector of the Sculptra can work around it as the sculptra might not be visible when doing the other if sculptra done first.

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist

Combining Sculptra and Hyaluronic Acids

What a lucky person you are! First winning free Sculptra and now 1/2 price Restylane....wow! There's no problem having Sculptra and other fillers like Radiesse or Hyaluronic Acids (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm) done at the same time or in the same areas. Many patients are interested in the long term results from Sculptra but aren't excited about the idea of waiting to see results for months without any fillers so it is quite common to do both...the short term... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Multiple modalities for soft tissue filling

Injection of different kinds of facial fillers (Juvederm or Restylane) and collagen stimulator's (Sculptra) can be injected in the same treatment sitting with no problem. Using Juvederm can give immediate results and Sculptra will give results over time. There is no increased risk of infection with multiple fillers in the same visit.

Ben J. Tittle, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra and a hyaluronic acid filler can be used at the same time if in different places

There is no contraindication for injections of different fillers in different places. About infections, since the product is sterile, you need to make sure your face is free of makeup or cream and that the doctor injecting you cleans your face very well with alcohol. That should minimize the risk of infection. Do not have injections done through any infected areas.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Sculptra and HA at the same time.

Dear Neurotica in GA You need not worry that one can cause infection in the other.

Richard Sadove, MD
Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com

HA and Sculptra often used together

Since Sculptra cannot be used in the lips, and HA is great in the lips, this is the most common combination. Of course with all dermal fillers, sterile skin prep is always necessary. I have combined these two filler in the same patient and at the same visit, often layering products (Sculptra above the bone to lift and HA into the mid dermis for more superficial lines since 2005.

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Hyaluronic Acid and Sculptra at the Same Time

Yes only if there are in differing areas of the face. I NEVER combine these two injections in the same area of the face. They can counter act the action of the poly lactic acid stimulator.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra and Juvederm or Restylane

Combination treatments are common. The same day Sculptra, Radiesse, Juvederm or REstylane can be injected in different areas. Sometimes layered in different planes. Infections are very rare but can occur possibly with secondary fillers that disturb biofilm on older fillers or if a currently used filler is placed through unclean skin. To reiterate the risk of infection is low.