Fraxel Laser and Sculptra at the Same Time?

Hi Awalk,
Sculptra is Poly L-Lactic Acid, the same material that Vicryl absorbable suture material is made of. It is injected and over time stimulates an inflammatory reaction that adds volume to the area injected. Sculptra is injected deep, below the dermis, and where possible just above the periosteum of the facial bones.
Fraxel penetrates at maximum 1.6mm which is well above where Sculptra is injected. If injected using improper technique, Sculptra can result in granulomas, but Fraxel should not have any effect on properly placed Sculptra or exacerbating complications from it.
Be well.
Dr. P

In our office, we have done lasers and injected Sculptra at the same time, however we have always done the laser procedures, such as Fraxel first, and then injected Sculptra or other fillers. I just feel it is safer.

Fraxel and Sculpra can be done together and can improve, lines and texture with the fraxel and volume loss in the face with sculptra. The fraxel works superficially while the Sculptra is placed deeper.