Which is more effective at building new collagen Sculptra or Microneedling?

Sculptra is
composed of poly-L-lactic microspheres that are injected deeply into
the dermis or subdermal region. Microneedling takes place on the
surface of the skin and can only stimulate collagen to the level that
the needles reach. There is no heat or energy so it is not nearly as
powerful a stimulus for collagen like the Sculptra microspheres.


The
presence of Sculptra's microspheres initiates a wound-healing
response in the skin, so that it produces new collagen and elastin.
These gradually replace the microspheres, which dissolve over time.
The neocollagenesis continues even after all of the microspheres have
disappeared. The results can last over 2 years. Please find a
board-certified dermatologist to help you plan your anti-aging
regimen; you are starting right on time. Many of the patients I
started working with 10 years ago now look younger than they did when
they began! By starting in your 30s, you will definitely look
great now and slow down the aging process for the next decade.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Sculptra is better than microneedling at developing new collagen, as well as volume.  Depending on your area of interest it will take a series of treatments but is very well tolerated by patients.  Hope this helps.

     Sculptra adds collagen in the deep layers and micrneedling causes superficial collagen production.  I like doing both to get great results!

Microneedling and Sculptra are both effective, but very different procedures to boost collagen production.  Microneedling induces a more subtle collagen production over time, and is great for more superficial “texture” type of changes, like fine lines, pore size, and even acne scars.  Sculptra, or Poly-L-lactic acid is an injectable biostimulator to induce deep collagen production when there is more significant volume loss in the face over time.  In general, microneedling is considered a less aggressive procedure.  Sculptra replaces lost structure and decreased fat pad volume that happens as we age.  If you are looking for more preventative or more textural rejuvenation, microneedling is less expensive and effective.  If you are noticing loss of volume, or gravitational changes on your face like drooping, Sculptra can be natural and extremely effective with minimal downtime.  I recommend you seek an expert dermatologist in your area to discuss your specific concerns and what would better help achieve your goals.   

Microneedling is a good way to stimulate superficial collagen and/or break up scars. But if you are looking for a big boost in collagen production, then Sculptra is the way to go. This dermal filler is injected deeply into the dermis, where its microspheres of Poly-L-lactic acid stimulate a process whereby collagen is produced to take their place. The new collagen continues to be produced for months, which is why Sculptra only has to be re-administered every 18-24 months. A board-certified dermatologist will be able to help you decide if Sculptra is the way to go, or if you would benefit most from a combination treatment of both Sculptra and microneedling.