How Long Do the Effects of Sculptra Liquid Facelift Last?

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Latest answer by Laurie Casas, MD
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Are the results of the sculptra liquid facelift comparable to plastic surgery facelifts? How so?

5 answers to How Long Do the Effects of Sculptra Liquid Facelift Last?

Duration of the effects of Sculptra on correcting facial wrinkles and folds

Sculptra is the only injectable facial agent that works by stimulating the skin to grow thicker. I have found that if your skin is actively turning over bceause you are on an effective skin care plan, the results last at least 2 years and typically 3-4 years. The real advantage of Sculptra is that if injected properly and in the correct areas of the face, it can temporarily reverse the signs of aging over time. Because it is not a filler the result develops over 3-6 months. more

Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Sculptra is a Leading Contender for Liquid Facelifts

Sculptra addresses the volume loss from some of the most profound causes of aging = loss of facial fat and osteoporosis of the facial bones. Although Sculptra does not replace the fat or bone, it does stimulate new collagen to restore volume to the face. The new collagen is created entirely by you own body, and persists for up to 2 years. I am a trainer for Sculptra and teach other physicians. I show them pictures of my patients who have a very stable correction... more

Edward Szachowicz, MD, PhD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplasticsurgery.com

The "liquid facelift" is very different than a surgical lift and not as durable

We use the "liquid lift" all the time. It is different than a true Facelift. Not well suited to the older face that has a lot of excess skin Well suited to the younger face that is beginning to show signs of aging Has little or no downtime. Less expensive than a true full Facelift, but is sometimes as costly as a "mini lift" depending on the amount of product used. Usually requires multiple products in order to achieve a great result... more

Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra Facelift? It's Not a Facelift

Anyone who is marketing Sculptra as a "Sculptra Facelift" is using inaccurate terminology and is misinforming you. Sculptra is a volumizing agent, made from L-polylactic acid; it is a wonderful adjunct to a Facelift, but definitely not a replacement. Although its results are very nice (assuming correct technique is used), it will not address the neck, jowls, or sagging jawline. Additionally, Sculptra will last for a duration of two years, while a Facelift should last at... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

How to compare Sculptra to a face lift

Sculptra has given physicians and patients a new dimension in facial contouring by revolumizing the aging face through a minimally invasive approach. Sculptra injections are well-tolerated by patients. They have a low incidence of side effects and result in high patient satisfaction. Volume replacement is now the most widely used nonsurgical cosmetic treatment for the correction of contour deficiencies and wrinkles of the face without the risk, recovery time, and expense of major surgery... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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