I Want to Get a Facelift. I Had Sculptra Last Year Will That Be a Problem?

Great question. Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that adds volume to the face. It helps boost production of your own collagen, and will not interfere with your surgeon performing a facelift. Using Sculptra can actually help you obtain a better result, and complement the facelift, as the facelift alone will not add volume to the face. It is important to discuss the details of your Sculptra treatment with your surgeon ahead of time, and explain how many treatments were performed and their exact location on the face. I hope this helps answer your question, and I wish you the best of luck!

Not a problem and there is no problem with the timing for a facelift. Sculptra and other fillers address volume issues associated with aging and face lifting addresses the sagging loose skin - so both are synergistic and complementary

There will be absolutely no problem undergoing a facelift if you have had previous fillers.  You should not need to worry about it.  But make sure your surgeon is aware that you have had Sculptra.

The other response addresses only the volume effect of the filler. Sculptra creates scar tissue "new collagen" below the skin surface which is effective in restoring volume but can make flap elevation slightly different depending on the depth of placement. 

It should be no problem but other responses fail to mention this effect. 

Go to an experienced surgeon that specializes in facial surgery. 

This is not a problem. In fact, in patients with aging related volume loss I recommend replacing lost volume before performing facelift surgery. It is much easier to create a natural facelift result if volume has been replaced prior to surgery. You should feel confident that your Sculptra treatment will not cause any problems with your facelift. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS