Sculptra Q&A
59%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
224 Reviews
Sculptrabefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Sculptra Cost: $1,850

Learn about Sculptra

716 people and 252 doctors are talking about Sculptra

Get Free Email Updates

Will Ulthera Interfere with Recent Sculptra Treatment?

asked 1 year ago by Catherine3905
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 263 times
Tags: combination

I had my second Sculptra treatment yesterday. In 8 days I am scheduled for a Ulthera treatment. Is this too soon? Will the Ulthera have an adverse effect on the Sculptra? My doctor insists it will not, however, I would appreciate another opinion.

2 answers to Will Ulthera Interfere with Recent Sculptra Treatment?

+3

Ulthera and Sculptra

There is not enough data collected by physicians who are using this techonology and happen to have patients who had Sculpra injected for volume, to determine if the Ulthera interferes with the benefit of the Sculptra or possibly increases any risk of using the Sculptra.  Certainly, this was not a formal test that the company needed to do in order to get the FDA's approval as a device. The concern is that Ulthera is deeply penetrating and at a depth of 6mm. penetration, the... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
+3

Ulthera after Sculptra: is it okay?

Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, composed of poly-l-lactic particles.  Once it's injected, your body starts to react to it by forming new collagen, which "fills" the facial areas that have been treated. Ulthera is an ultrasound-based facial skin treatment advertised to promote skin lifting.  While you may not see much result from an Ulthera treatment, it would be okay to do it 8 days after having your Sculptra treatment.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question