Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks

I am 70 years old and I've had two facelifts previously. My cheeks are sunken, as my skin is very thin. I am very healthy, but my cheeks look damaged. Is Sculptra for me? How many injections does it usually take, and how much does it cost?

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24 Doctor Answers | Asked by MarionTF in Long Island, New York

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Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks

You will love it. It works great for the sunken cheeks. Its hard to guess without looking at a photo but my guess is you will need 2 vials in each session and 3 sessions in all to achieve the desired results. VERY IMPORTANT TO GO TO SOMEONE WHO DOES A LOT OF SCULPTRA. In the wrong hands it can cause a lot of problems. Also, please remember to massage as frequently as you can for the first week after the injections. A good way to remember; Massage 555, 5minutes 5 times a day for 5 days... more

Sculptra excellent to achieve volume restoration in sunken cheeks

Sculptra injection stimulates production of collagen and can achieve volume restoration in sunken cheeks. However, I find the clinical results to be more consistent among younger patients (e.g. 65 years and younger) vs. older patients (e.g. older than 70 years old), presumably due to greater innate potential for stimulation of collagen production. For this reason, I recommend consideration of Sculptra injection sooner than later, particularly when sagging along cheeks... more

Sculptra is My First Choice for Sunken Cheeks

For sunken cheeks with thin skin I believe Sculptra to be the absolute best choice. I recommend using one vial per treatment and it usually takes from three to five treatments, four to six weeks apart. We charge $650 per vial and I do all the injections in my office. Please remember, your results depend upon the skill and experience of your physician injector. I do not recommend using a hyaluronic acid filler for sunken cheeks. i have seen too many patients who have been... more

Sculptra is excellent for revolumizing cheeks but caution advised in thin skin

Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is derived from alpha hydroxy acids and is similar in composition to minute particles of suture material. When those particles are injected under the skin, they start what is essentially a foreign body reaction around which the skin deposits new collagen. For global facial volume loss, this is an ideal product with whichi to correct. The results are gradual and natural, gently supplying more volume over a period of time. Usually three... more

Sculptra for sunken cheeks...

Sculptra is a great procedure if you have sunken cheeks. Sculptra is long lasting but not a quick fix. It provides results that get better over time, replacing lost collagen, and giving you a more natural looking apperance. The treatment is an average of three sessions over a few months, and the results can last up to two years. Sculptra is about $800 per session. Fat injection is another option to explore as well. Be sure to see a board certified... more

Sculptra excellent filler & better than cheek implants

Sculptra is a superior choice to build cheek volume. Sculptra is not only superior to most other injectable fillers on the market today also a better choice, I believe, than cheek implants which not only requires surgery but cheek implants cannot be sculpted to account for the asymmetries of your cheeks. I have found nearly all cheeks to be asymmetric and sculptra allow your plastic surgeon to more easily even out the cheek asymmetries. The cheek is 3 dimensional and has various sections... more

Sculptra was made for sunken cheeks

I have tried almost every filler on the market for sunken cheeks and none compare to Sculptra. Montreal, where my clinic is located, has many experienced injectors but only a few have a lot of experience with Sculptra as it is not as easy to use as other fillers. When properly injected in sunken cheeks, Sculptra will give a gradual, natural-looking filling that makes it look as though the patient has put on weight, but only on the facial areas that needed it. It also has the benefit of... more

Sculptra is great for sunken cheeks

Sculptra would be a great choice for your sunken cheeks. Another option that you may want to consider is fat grafting. We are having great success with both in restoring a more youthful looking cheek.

Juvederm Ultra Plus for sunken cheeks

Hi! We think Sculptra is fine, but we prefer to use a product that can be injected in just one session. Juvederm Ultra Plus works very well to add volume to the cheeks, and it is very safe. It lasts at least 9 months. You don't want something that lasts years, because your face changes with time, and the filler can end up creating a deformity. You probably need 2 syringes, for which we charge $1800.

Sculptra for cheeks

Sunken cheeks is the original indication for Sculptra. It works very well for this indication and lasts for several years. It's hard to tell how much you would need without seeing you, but most patients require two vials for at least 2 and usually 3 sessions (4-6 weeks between sessions). Sculptra is more expensive than the other fillers but again, it lasts for several years so the overall cost is probably cheaper. It all depends on the amount of product you require as well as what part... more