What Happens when You Have Sculptra Many Months Apart?

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 much larger than the original particle. The same goes for Sculptra. It takes time to build up collagen around the material and therefore we space out the injections. The 11 month... more

Sculptra is best when spaced apart.  The ideal spacing between sessions is about 6 weeks.  Doing it closer together was done for the original studies, but many injectors believe close spacing doesn't allow for you to see the total results and may lead to higher issues with nodules. After you have done a two or three rounds of injections  to achieve your results, if you do another round spaced further apart (ie months apart) that is fine.  You are... more

R Nelson- You need not be concerned that a second injection 11 months after the first will lose its effect faster than the first. You received the benefit of collagen production after the sculptra was absorbed the first time. Patients will not uncommonly have a third or fourth injection over a period of several years. While working outside of the usa, I injected this material for nearly a decade and repeated the building process of injection in many many patients. You have every reason... more

Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid and works by stimulating your innate collagen production where it is injected. While timing of touchup Sculptra injection can be performed on an as needed basis after first 2-3 sessions, it is ideal that the duration between first couple Sculptra treatments be done 4-8 weeks apart. Each subsequent Sculptra injection builds upon the collagen stimulatory effect brought by the prior treatments. You will achieve better synergy when the first couple injections... more

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, it is possible and reasonable to have sculptra treatments in the intermediate periods. The Sculptra will dissipate along a predictable pattern depending on your individual characteristics. This is... more