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What is the difference with using Sculptra versus a fat transfer in the hollows in my temples?

I am getting ready to do an upper and lower blemph and a facelift. My RPS suggested I do a fat transfer to fill,in the hollowness in my temples. After reading all the reviews I am a little skeptical. I used Sculptra about 7 years ago to fill,the hollows in my cheek and jawline and it was fabulous. I feel that since I had such a great result with Sculptra that maybe that would be the best route. I hardly have any fat on my body and that is also a concern......if you take it from my hip then it will make me even more skinnier than I already am don't you think? Any comments will be helpful in making my final decision. Thanks.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sara in Austin

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Fat transfer for hollow temple area can be long-lasting

Fat transfer could be permanent while sculptra and other fillers are not. While sometimes the fat transfer doesn't take, it would be my first choice because ot the potential for greater longevity.

Fat Transfer to temples

Dear Sara, Either option works well, my thought process when I am seeing someone for fat transfers is that if they would like volume in multiple places, then fat transfer is the way to go. You have a virtually unlimited supply (you only need 2-4 ounces of fat) to fill the face. If you need volume in your cheeks, under eye areas, jawline, smile lines etc, then go with fat. If it is just one area you need or want to improve, then Sculptra is a nice alternative. Fat... more

Sculptra vs. Fat Transfer

Honestly, if you were so happy with the results of Sculptra, this is what I think you should do. Also, this material works great in the temples so I think you will be quite pleased.

Lawrence Kass, MD

34 reviews

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

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Sculptra or Fat to fill facial hollows?

Excellent question! Fat is a natural substance that is unpredictable but can have great results, results that can last a lifetime if weight is stable, but it does require some harvesting which requires surgery on an additional part of the body. Sculptra does not last forever, 3-4 years , but is very predictable and has great results in the temple area. Really up to you and your surgeon, can not go wrong either way.

Both good techniques

Dear Sara To be honest, both are great techniques to achieve volume where volume is lacking. There are some differences, however: 1. Though Sculptra is quite long lasting [up to three years,some claim a bit longer], it is not a permanent solution. Fat however is permanent. With fat at about 3 months, what you see is what you get. 2. Sculptra's results are not immediate. The product injected initially has some volume because of the fluid injected. But the real long term... more

A.J. Amadi, MD

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Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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