Sculptra vs. fat injections, what's best for cheek augmentation?

As I would suspect there is much differing opinions on the comparison between sculptra and fat transfer for cheek augmentation. I try a more simple explanation. Sculptra is not a filler but an enhancer or collagen stimulator. It requires 3 to 6 injection treatments every 3 to 4 weeks to see any improvement.... more

Sculptra gives a predictable improvement in the cheeks which happens slowly and gradually and looks very natural. Fat injections can get dissolved over time in an unpredictable manner and can also make the face (cheeks) swollen for a long time. Regards

Both of these products are good choices for cheek augmentation. I personally prefer the use of fat because it is a more permanent solution, although it is a more involved procedure. The patient must deal with recovery in the donor area where fat is harvested. Sculptra is easier, but periodic injections are... more

LiveFill involves the transfer of strips of the patient's own tissues, placed directly into the cheeks to increase fullness. Fat injection is a nice technique, but aspiration of the fat through a canula and injection of the fat through a needle disrupts cell membranes and results in the death of most of the... more

I quite often use both Sculptra and fat grafting as very effective ways to augment the cheeks. Sculptra has been approved by the FDA for HIV lipodystrophy only at this time, although some plastic surgeons are using it off label for general cosmetic use. I find that most patients see a nice improvement after... more