How Soon After Sculptra Can I Have Fat Injections?

Sculptra is a seed. You are awaiting the body's response to develop collagen below the skin to lift the epidermis. This can take up to six months to develop. I have seen patients without a response suddenly develop lifting when seen at the six month followup after seeing not much improvement at three months. If you get fat injections, which are a graft, and not guaranteed to live, you might add too much volume so that if the Sculptra shows its effect you might be overcorrected after the fat injections.

Hi Camile,
Given that you have already had 3 sessions, and have one more for full correction with Sculptra, you should have your treatment and then wait for at least 6 months before having fat injections.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

The results from Sculptra are dependent upon a variable response triggering collagenesis. This process can take several months and you should be patient. However, even if they are achieved, there remains the question of how long it will last. Fat injections can be administered in large volumes with immediate results and the potential for long term solution. In my opinion, 3-4 months is sufficient time to assess the results.