What happens when you have Sculptra many months apart?

I had Sculptra 11 months ago and then again 3 months ago. Will the first set of implants dissapate earlier than the second?

3 answers to “What happens when you have Sculptra...”

A: The longevity of the Sculptra results vary

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Generally Sculptra results are supposed to last about 2-5 years. The material makes collagen form around the material which causes the area to swell. Its similar to what happens when a grain of sand enters an oyster. This causes the oyster to secrete the pearl which builds up around the grain of sand becoming... more

A: Timing of Sculptra: Temporary Fillers; How should I time Sculptra treatments?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Sculptra is a stimulatory filler that stimulates the production of collagen.  It is not permanent and will dissipate with time.  Conservative treatment is ideal for Sculptra in order to minimize the risk of complications.  Although the Sculptra-induced collagen will last longer than two years,... more

A: Sculptra injected many months apart

Joel B. Singer, MD

Hi, There should not be any problem with having had Sculptra 11 months apart except that would not have gotten the full correction without doing at least three sessions. I usually wait 5-6 weeks after each Sculptra session before I do the next series of injections. The reason for waiting is to be able to... more

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