Sculptra vs Radiesse: what is the difference?

Lee, Both Sculptra and Radiesse are long-term fillers which work by slightly different mechanisms, but both lead to very nice results. Sculptra consists of poly-L-lactic acid, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and mannitol which attract water and stimulates collagen production. The effect of Sculptra will... more

In our practice at Chrysalis Cosmetics in Sacramento we use Sculptra for long term volume correction.  In most pateints it is a smooth volme stimulator that enhances the natural beauty of the skin.  It works well as an adjunctive procedure for face lifts and eyelid lifts.

Both sculptra and Radiesse are long term filler (lasting 1 yr or more usually). They both are used primarily for filling in nasolabial or cheek grooves and both do nice jobs at that but Radiesse tends to have less chance of leaving uneven or lumpy bumpy results than Sculptra. David Hansen, MD