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How Many Sculptra Sessions Are Needed Before my Smile Lines Are Completely Corrected?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
Question viewed 83 times
Tags: effectiveness, frequency, quantity, session, smile lines, treatment time

How long does a Sculptra procedure last once all smile lines are gone? What is needed for maintenance/touch up?

3 answers to How Many Sculptra Sessions Are Needed Before my Smile Lines Are Completely Corrected?

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Number of Sculptra Treatments for Smiles Lines

The number of Sculptra treatments required to achieve your desired goals will vary, largely on the severity of your facial wrinkles and your body's ability to build collagen. Typically, most patient will require at minimum 2 treatments spaced several weeks apart. Older patients more often may need more. Once smiles lines are improved, then Sculptra may be given every 1-2 years as needed. After a comprehensive evaluation can a plastic surgeon or dermatologist help determine... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Many Sculptra Sessions Are Needed Before my Smile Lines Are Completely Corrected?

Very hard to directly answer your question because we don't know how you look. In my practice I recommend 1 to 2 vials every 3 weeks for the first 3 months. Than every 4 to 6 months a touch up injection of a vial.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra generates collagen, but touch-ups needed

I usually tell patients that after full correction is achieved, the Sculptra "lasts" about 2 years and generates collagen that continues to rejuvenate the patient. I recommend that the pateints receive 1-2 vials every 6 to 12 months for the ultimate results and to keep the volume they desire.
Jason D. Bloom, MD

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

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