Are the final results of Sculptra the same as other HA fillers?

Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that takes several sessions and then weeks to months to achieve optimal results. However, once achieved, the results are longer lasting than HA fillers, up to 24 months or longer. HA fillers provide immediate  volume correction in one treatment, but wear off more quickly, in 8 – 12 months. But you’re really asking which one is best for restoring one’s youthful shape and contour! There is not one answer for this because our faces are unique and age in different ways. Very thin people might become gaunt and sunken so when larger volumes are needed in these cases, I prefer Sculptra. Sometimes there is just a collapse in the mid cheek with a deep crease in the middle. Voluma or other HA fillers like Restylane Lyft may be preferred. Sometimes I inject a combination: Sculptra in the perimeter of the face for structure and reshaping and soft HA fillers for pillowy cheeks or lips. It’s important that your provider analyze your unique situation and look at your old photos as a guide. The expert injector will chose the right filler to achieve the best look.  Often this is a combination of fillers. Please find a board-certified dermatologist who’s an expert in facial rejuvenation with dermal fillers to help you choose the best strategy to restore your beauty and shape.

Thank you for your question. I would guess that my short answer to this would be no. Sculptra is different than other fillers (HA) in that it encourages your body to build up collagen. So with HA fillers, you place the product, get the correction, and then the product is slowly broken down over time. With Sculptra, the result is not as predictable as it depends on how your body responds to the product. So if you put in equal amounts of HA and Sculptra, the results will not be the same in everyone.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Each filler (Sculptra included) can is best used in certain places and has some restrictions in certain places.  For midcheek, you can probably get a similar result but longevity may vary depending on the filler.  However, the biggest key is who is doing the filler, and what they are comfortable using.  Some areas will fill easier or smoother with sculptra than HAs, as the volume is larger as well as the fluidity.  HA filler technique is typically quite different.  For large dramatic changes, Sculptra may be more economical with longer lasting effects, but many are not as experienced with it.