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Are Sculptra Injections Permanent?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Rebecca L. Euwer, MD
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unlike other dermal fillers like juvaderm, i beleive its true that some injections dont ever go away. the one i know about is called "Sculpta"

16 answers to Are Sculptra Injections Permanent?

Sculptra results last about 2 years

The results of Sculptra last for about 2 years before your body breaks it down and reabsorbs the material. In some people, the results may last longer, and in others, touch up treatments may be required to maintain the effect that long. Remember, though, that the results of Sculptra are not visible right away. It takes several weeks to see the results of each treatment and, depending on how much correction you need/want, 2 to 6 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart will be necessary. more

Jonathan Hoenig, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

How Long Does Sculptra Last: Facial Filler Longevity

How Long Does Sculptra Last? Sculptra is in a class of its own in terms of facial injectables. The product induces a proliferative response and stimulates collagen production. After a short period, the injected sculptra is gone, only to be left behind by your own collagen. How long your own collagen will last is dependent on your specific profile. If you continue to damage your skin with poor diet, sun bathing, and stress, the collagen will break down and degenerate at a more advanced... more

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Long Lasting Fillers

Althought Sculptra is not permanent, it is one of the longest lasting fillers that we have available today. I feel it is one of the best volumizing fillers on the market. I would discourage you from using a permanent filler since the filler will not change as you age whereas the rest of your face will!

Suresh Koneru, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Longevity of Sculptra injections

Longevity of Sculptra injections is dependent upon the number or series of injections you receive. Typically, after a session of three to four treatments the results last many years. In fact, in my patient that I have used to correct facial atrophy I've seen the improvement last over three years. I believe the stimulation of the collagen persists correcting the area; however, it cannot stop the aging process and you may need more to maintain the persistence of the correction.... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra Injections are Long Lasting, but not Permanent

Sculptra aesthetic is a novel type of non-surgical facial rejuvenation injectable product that is unlike the facial fillers that have been available before. Sculptra is a stimulatory agent that gradual makes your body lay in new collagen to give the desired effect. Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid, which is a material that has been used for years in absorbable sutures and screws. It is mixed with water and injected under the skin. The initial swelling goes down over a few days... more

Kent V. Hasen, MD
Naples Plastic Surgeon

How long does Sculptra last

In my experience, Sculptra lasts about 2-3 years if a proper and full correction is acheived with a set of injections. Most patients require a series of 3-4 treatments spaced out at monthly intervals to achieve their desired result. Once this is accomplished, many patients return for an annual touch up and then the result lasts for many years.

Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra breaks down after 12-18 months

The Sculptura itself is broken down in 12 - 18 months. They key with Sculptura is that it stimulates your own collagen. This effect can be permanent but typically requires several treatments to get significant effects. I hope this helps.

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

The benefits of sculptra lasts up to two years

After three treatment sessions using one to two vials of sculptra per session (amount depends on need of patient) there is gradual improvement which peaks at 8 to 10 months and lasts up to two years. For example the average patient may need four vials of sculptra for best results. The first treatment is two vials, wait one to two months, the second treatment is one vial, wait one to two months and in the third treatment get the last and final vial.

Rebecca L. Euwer, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

dallasderm.com

They last a longer duration of time, but will not stay forever!

Sculptra is not permanent, however it does last longer than other familiar injectables. Keep in mind, Sculptra is not a one time deal. It usually takes about 3-4 separate appointments to reach its full potential. At that point its duration is dependent on the individual patient. As the Sculptra gradually dissolves your own collagen should fill its place. Usually Sculptra lasts around 2 years, but your stimulated collagen can last much more. In addition to your own body doing the work... more

Yael Halaas, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra permanent

Sculptra is not permanent. A U.S. clinical study demonstrated that Sculptra lasts up to 25 months after the last treatment session in some individuals. We usually tell our patients that Sculptra lasts about 2 years, but possibly less or more. Aging is an on-going, progressive process and therefore any methods used to combat or reverse aging will generally require periodic re-evaluation and touch-ups.

Robert Strimling, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

Sculptra injections are long lasting

Due to the length of time patients were followed in the FDA study, at a certain point in time, the company who makes the product now is not able to say that it lasts more than 2 years. It has only been on the market in the USA for roughly a year. Unless the commenting physician was part of the FDA study or used it abroad, he/she does not have personal long term experience to comment on how long the material lasts clinically. I have used the product, since I was overseas, for nearly a decade... more

Richard Sadove, MD
Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com

How long does Sculptra last?

Sculptra is a great "Bio-active" filler. It generally lat approximately one year to one ans a half years. The officail line is that it last 2 years (which it does microscopically) , but I think clinically ita more like 1 years. I love the product for volume filling the cheeks. I consider it a bio-active filler because your body forms collage after it is stimulated by Sculptra. I frequently use it and fine that with good patient selection, most patients are happy....

Carlos Wolf, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra injections not permanent

No, no, no! Absolutely not. If an injector has lead you to believe that they are wrong. Please be careful out there. Go see 3 expert injecting doctors to discuss in detail. Regards from Miami

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra is not permanent

Sculptra is not permanent. The results are not permanent either, but last up to 24 months. A filler that is considered permanent is silicone, which some dermatologists do use. The relative longevity of Sculptra is a positive for my patients. Hope this helps.

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

drpfeifer.com

Sculptra known as a bio-stimulatory filler, lasting 18-24 months

Sculptra is known as a bio-stimulatory filler injected over a series of 3 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart. as Sculptra stimulates collagen production and replenish volume that you may have lost over the years due to prior sun exposure, smoking and/or natural aging process. Longevity of Sculptra ranges from 18-24 months. Most patients may benefit touch-up injection in 2 years.

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

Sculptra not permanent

Sculptra is not permanent. It lasts longer than Juvederm or Restylane but definitely not permanent. It has been around for a several years but only got FDA approval for cosmetic use 1 year ago.