Sculptra for a Young Person with Facial Fat Loss?

This kind of fat loss may be better suited to fat grafting over time. sculptra is a relatively easy choice and can be done as oftne as needed. the numbers will add up. before you decide what to do, see a plastic surgeon for all your options including sculptra.

For large area of volume loss, Sculptra is an excellent choice. The results are gradual and very natural. Sculptra stimulates your own fibroblasts to generate new collagen which is ideal for creating volume in the face. I often use scultpra in areas of trauma or scarring to plump the tissue underneath.

Your two concerns regarding the use of sculptra for a traumatic defect in a young person are good questions. Having performed thousands of these injections for 10 years while working outside the usa, I can tell you that I would not expect your cheeks to look "more hollow" after it "wore off". The manufacturer is not now allowed to say that it lasts for more than two years because of certain science given to the FDA. That does not mean that it wont last longer.... more

Hello in Michigan, Dr. Francis is spot on in recommending that you have a formal consultation with a board certified Surgeon. In addition to Sculptra you should discuss with them the option of using autologous fat injections to help with the areas of concern. In this procedure fat is taken from your body (usually the belly) and "purified" before injecting into areas of volume deficit or contour deformities (areas that were affected by the trauma and fat loss). Important factors... more

X, See your board certified plastic surgeon for a full consultation regarding your options for revolumizing the traumatically lost fat. Sculptra may indeed be one of the options for you right now. There are many other ways for plastic surgeons to replace lost tissues, some of which, may be more permanent and appropriate for your injury. Good luck!