How Long Does Sculptra Last?

Question

My plastic surgeon says that sculptra lasts 5 to 7 years. Everything I've read says 18 months to 2 years. Why is there a discrepancy?

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Sculptra tends to last about two years in most patients, although many patients will see results for a shorter or longer period of time. I tell most patients to expect results for 2-3 years if they follow a full series of initial treatment sessions. I also believe that some patients will experience some collagen production in response to injectable products like Sculptra and the hyaluronic acid-based products where they seem to need less of the product for maintenance over time.
Always see an expert physician injector.
All the best,

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your question. While everyone is different, and age, health, and appearance all factor into this. Sculptra as a norm will last approximately two years. Good luck

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically, Sculptra can last 2-3 years.  It usually consists of a series of treatments.  It is a great volumizer.

Jennifer Levine, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Sculptra is a very unique filler that stimulates your own natural collagen production. This product replaces lost collagen, restores volume, and refines lines. The results are natural looking and the clinical studies have shown it can last more than 25 months.

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

Sculptra is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler. Sculptra can be used to lift facial skin, fill in fine lines and wrinkles, tighten loose skin on the neck, smooth cellulite and skin dimpling, body contour, as well as promote collagen production in the areas injected. Sculptra will not only increase volume in the desired area, but will also stimulate an inflammatory response, allowing your body to produce fresh collagen on its own. Results continue to improve overtime, and will last 2-4 years depending on the patient. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Andre Berger, MD · Answer

On average, Sculptra lasts up to three years. With regular maintenance injections, results can be maintained.

Steven Swengel, MD · Answer

Once you have achieved acceptable contouring with Sculptra you can safely assume the results will last approximately 2 years.   Even at 2 years there is not a sudden loss of all Sculptra 'fill' but a gradual decline in volume.  This is why many patients will add an extra vial every year or 18 months in order to almost maintain optimal volume.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

Sculptra will help replace volume loss, while some lasers address skin laxity.  The best option is to combine the technologies.  Results with Sculptra will last 2-5 years.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

Sculptra injections look very natural due to its natural collagen building activity, and has longevity between 2-3 years. Typical treatment consists of 3 sessions over several months, and are excellent for younger patients that feel that they are looking hollow, and older patients that would like to regain the voluptuousness of youth.

Lauren Greenberg, MD · Answer

Sculptra is approved to say it lasts for 18-24 months.  As with everything, it varies from patient to patient. 

	
		How much was injected?
	
		What is your age?
	
		What was your initial response?


	Some people have a better response to product (ie they form more collagen when injected with a vial).  Some people have less to correct, so a little goes farther.  Some people will break down their collagen faster. Unlike other fillers when you hit the "end" of how long it lasts, it doesn't tend to be fully gone.  Regardless, the effects are lost over time, even if to nothing other than your continued aging (if we could only stop that!).

	In general I like doctors who under-promise and over-deliver.

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