I got 2 Sculptra sessions - after first session I lost five pounds and second maybe 2lbs, will it still work?

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I got sculptra in October and then I lost five pounds over the next month, I then returned for my second session of sculptra and have lost maybe 2 pounds since. Does the weight loss cause the collagen building effect of sculptra to stop or can it still continue to work? I didn’t crash diet but just ate healthier and stabilized my blood sugar. Would you recommend I do a third session?

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Even though you lost some weight, Sculptra has not been affected. It will still continue to stimulate your skin to produce more collagen, giving you volume and elasticity. 
However, often when we lose weight, we lose more facial fat than we wanted, so if you lost weight in your face, the amount of Sculptra you received may no longer be sufficient to give you the look you want. If you look gaunt, then yes, I’d recommend a third session. If you like the way you look after the weight loss, then there is no need to do a third session.  Please find a board-certified dermatologist to do any further Sculptra injections to ensure beautiful and safe results.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Sculptra works by making collagen. Overall nutrition is important and lack of certain macronutrients and calories will affect the outcome. Also, avoid smoking as it shuts down collagen production. Good luck. Dr. Aldo

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Weight loss will not impact your Sculptra results but if you tend to lose volume in the face when you lose weight you may require additional vials of treatment to maintain/add the volume that you originally had.  Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you lose weight you will need more sculptra, especially if the weight loss comes off in the area of the face.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Lesley Loss, MD · Answer

Losing the weight after your Sculptra treatment should not affect the results of Sculptra, the collagen will still develop.  Weight loss can reduce the natural volume/fat in the face and  Sculptra is often used to correct for that.  You may find you need additional treatment with Sculptra depending on your goals.   I takes about 6 weeks to see the full effects of Sculptra and that is is a good time to follow up with your provider to assess what you may need.
Best, Lesley Loss MD

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