Sculptra before facial plastic surgery

Question

I am scheduled to have a rhinoplasty, brow lift, and blepharoplasty in 2 months . Is there any guidance against doing sculptra in my jaw/cheek area ~1.5 months prior? I was planning on doing microneedling and sculptra soon. I don’t see any reason why these would interfere with surgery but just want to err on the side of caution.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, there would not be a problem having Sculptra in the jaw or microneedling 1.5 months before rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery.  Sculptra treatment to the cheek could influence the lower eyelid area if it is placed high in the cheek under the eye.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Sculptra is a biostimulatory filler that works gradually by stimulating collagen production over weeks to months. Having it injected in the jaw or cheek area about 1.5 months prior to rhinoplasty, brow lift, and blepharoplasty is generally not contraindicated, as these procedures involve different anatomical regions and surgical planes.

The main considerations are to allow adequate healing time from the injections to reduce swelling, bruising, or inflammation before surgery, and to inform your surgeon so they are aware of any recent treatments. Microneedling in non-surgical areas is also typically safe, but should be timed to avoid skin irritation near incision sites at the time of surgery.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. No problem if you choose to have Sculptra before facial plastic surgery, but it's essential to plan carefully. Sculptra, known for its ability to stimulate collagen production and improve volume over time, typically requires several weeks to months to show full results and settle completely. If you schedule Sculptra in advance of your surgery, ensure there's enough time for any potential swelling or bruising to resolve and for the filler to fully integrate. This allows your facial plastic surgeon to have a clear understanding of your facial anatomy and ensure that the results of your surgery are not impacted by the recent filler treatment. Coordinating with both your Sculptra provider and your surgeon will help you achieve the best outcomes for both your filler and surgical procedures. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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