Does Sculptra really work to restore collagen in face? What kind of results are expected?

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

All of my facial volume and lifting patients get sculptra as their foundation to help build collagen long term, lift, and compliment laser and skin tightening procedures. It's an excellent filler that gives great results, we also layer other fillers on top such as voluma or radiesse for contour, shape and fold improvement depending on your goals. I suggest seeing an innovative facial sculpting expert who tailors their fillers to your needs and often uses combinations to get best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

Sculptra does work to restore collagen.  It is important to take certain factors into account with patient selection like age, skin quality, and degree of volume loss. These factors will affect the number of vials you will need and how your body responds. Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin which occurs with the normal aging process, after weight loss, or due to a medical condition. This can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes and temples, leaving you with excess sagging skin especially around the mouth. Sculptra works by filling in hollow areas and by stimulating the body to produce collagen and underlying tissue for a long-lasting, fuller, natural, and more youthful look. By filling out the deflated skin, the sagging face appears tighter. Sculptra is composed of the same substance used in dissolvable stitches and various soft tissue implants.

Lisa Airan, MD · Answer

Sculptra absolutely works to restore collagen and I
often recommend this to patients at my practice.  Sculptra is a unique
filler in that it works by stimulating one’s own fibroblasts to produce
collagen and elastin in the targeted areas.  The results are gradual and
subtle since the individual is relying on his or her own body to produce
volume.  Treatment with Sculptra usually requires injecting one vial every
4-6 weeks until desired effect is achieved.

Jeanine B. Downie, MD · Answer

Hello, Sculptra actually does stimulate collagen in the face and results are seen typically after 6 treatment sessions spaced one month apart.  The majority of my patients see very consistent fantastic results.  I would definitely recommend that you seek the assistance of a board certified dermatologist that has plenty of experience with Sculptra.  This treatment should not be done by just anyone.  Good luck, Dr. Downie.

Yoav Barnavon, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, Sculptra does replace lost collagen and I have seen it work up to the 2 year indication.  Gradual results overtime creates a natural appearance.

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