Are There People for Whom Sculptra Simply Does Not Work? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Rainbows and Butterflies in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, not working

3 yrs ago I had 2 vials, my volume improved a bit, but I couldn't tell if it was from Sculptura... at that time I was doing a LOT of things to revive my weight & my skin. (I got a small imperceptible lump in my cheek from it tho) 4 wks ago I got 1 vial in my cheeks, temples, and along my jawline (to make my mini-jowls less noticeable). I know it takes "6 weeks", but shouldn't I see something by now? My temples look like skin on bone. Should I even bother with a 2nd vial, or am I immune?

6 answers to Are There People for Whom Sculptra Simply Does Not Work? (photo)

Sculptra takes several treatments to work

After Sculptra injections, an increase in volume is correspondingly gradual, starting 3 months after the injection and achieving a maximum at approximately 5 to 6 months post injection. Little to no result is usually seen after the first treatment. I usually recommend a minimum of three treatments, each four to six weeks apart. After your treatment series, the final result takes many months to appear but should last for years. Your 2 vial treatment years ago is probably gone by now... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Sculptra

Hello R and B, In a perfect world, fat transfer is a permanent and natural way of volumizing face. It is not without potential uncertainties or problems, most commonly partial resorption and the need for revision grafting. For persons interested in a long term temporary volumizing agent, Sculptra is an excellent alternative. The most common issue people have after receiving Sculptra from me is lack of effect. This is because people are either fearful or financially... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra is unique - takes enough and enough time

At one month you cannot pass judgment of the result because you are likely to get more improvement during the next six weeks. However, I doubt that you will have adequate improvement with one vial of Sculptra. A face like yours usually begins with three amps of Sculptra to treat the areas you have mentioned, or else we advise them that more will be necessary. (Your prior Sculptra of three years ago is now gone.) Dr. Mayl Fort Lauderdale

Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra Works

Sculptra can produce some very nice results. Since the main concerns are under filling and overfilling, the treatment process is performed gradually in order to achieve adequate volume and avoid overdoing it. For most patients with appropriate indications, this takes 4-6 vials.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon