Sculptra Q&A
60%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
223 Reviews
Sculptrabefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Sculptra Cost: $1,850

Learn about Sculptra

715 people and 252 doctors are talking about Sculptra

Get Free Email Updates

How Long Before Sculptra Dissipates Completely?

asked 1 year ago by Daffy41
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 444 times
Tags: cheekbones, jowls, dissolve, options, ruin, timing, touch up

Hi, 5 vials Nov/Apr 2008/09 & 2 vials Aug 2009 gave a wonderful result. 1 extra vial(8th)in Oct 2010 in cheekbones to raise a jowl ruined my face with over-large broad cheekbones. It's now May 2011. What to do?

I've heard a top-up up to 36 months later can rejuvenate original effect, so will sculptra effect ever dissipate completely so I can start again without fear of this result springing back? If so,how many depressing years will that be?! Thank you very much for your advice.

3 answers to How Long Before Sculptra Dissipates Completely?

+2

Over correction with Sculptra

Unfortunately there is no great safe way in which you can have extra Sculptra removed. This in fact, is extra collagen that was formed as a result of your Sculptra as well as the Sculptra molecule. It can last more than two years and a slight amount may last much longer. Attempt at surgical removal may leave you with unsightly scarring.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
+1

Wait before more Sculptra treatments and find a qualified physician

The results or effect from Sculptra slowly resolve over 2-4 years. At this time I would wait before considering more fillers so your face can come back to a more acceptable shape. While Sculptra is an outstanding filler which I use on many patients, it does take some artistic and medical expertise to inject. That is why it is so important to go to a qualified physician. Seeing a physician now can help you both decide on what treatment or treatments would be best in the future. more
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

How long until all the Sculptra dissolves

The results of Sculptra revolumizing last approximately 24-36 months.  Discuss the undesired result of your last injection with your doctor before you have any other injections.  There are other methods of dealing with jowls.  The pre-jowl sulcus can be injected to minimize the appearance of jowls.  Or a skin tightening laser procedure can be done to tighten the area.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Ask a question