How are Radiesse butt lifts done vs Sculptra?

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting. Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. Overall, you need a full assessment to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer."

Thank you for your question. I personally prefer using Sculptra for butt lifts. Sculptra is primarily made from a PLLA compound which is made by the body to help firm muscles. Sculptra also stimulates new collagen production for youthful results that last longer than other dermal fillers. It is always recommended to schedule a consultation with an experienced physician for optimal results. Hope this helps. All the best.

Radiesse for butt lift to stimulate collagen is diluted with saline solution (salt water) or lidocaine (local anesthetic used for numbing).  The amount of product is 1.5 ml (1 syringe) per side.  The two products are totally different.  Both have been used in the face for a number of years but the indication for buttock lifting is relatively new.  Sculptra is more expensive but longer lasting.

Thanks for your question.  I would recommend Sculptra if you are looking for a longer lasting solution, but Radiesse has been popular in the literature lately.  I would recommend consultation with an expert in body conturing, as many patients can find some fat somewhere that can be injected in the buttocks.  Please see a dermatologist or board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert on body shaping who can give you an expert opinion.  Best of luck!

The problem with either is the volume of product involved and that they are not permanent.   This makes filler a very costly solution.   Neither is diluted prior to injection.  

I have been using both Sculptra and radiesse for over 20 years with a lot of success. Sculptra is a product that expands tissues over time by creating a lattice of collagen tissue around its particles. Radiesse does not have the same qualities as Sculptra. The amount of collagen formation in the presence of radiesse is extremely minimal otherwise individuals who have had radiesse injected into their faces would have blown up like balloons. Talking about something that appears to be a new procedure does not mean that it's the right procedure, this day in age everybody's talkin about something, trying to attract attention to themselves as being different.. if you have no fat, I would stick with Sculptra. It will provide you with the biggest bang for the buck. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery