I am considering Sculptra for the buttocks. How much does it cost and is it worth it?

Sculptra butt lift and augmentation was frowned upon just 2 years ago and is starting to become increasingly popular because it is the only safe injectable filler that can produce notacable volume increase in the buttocks at an affordable price vs. HA fillers. Sculptra typically lasts more than 2 years with touch up needed every 18 to 24 months.  So who is an ideal candidate for the Sculptra Butt Lift?1.  Not a candidate for a Brazilian (fat) Butt Lift because you don't have enough donor fat.  This is extremely common and the only other alternative is buttock implants which may not be as natural and has its risks.2.  If you don't want the added downtime and cost of a Brazilan Butt LiftSo what is the cost?Most patients need 10 vials per treatment (5 on each side) and 2 treatments.  Each treamtent would cost about $ 4500 to 5000 depending on your geography.  The cost of the Sculptra alone for each procedure is 3500.  In summary, because of the expense of a Sculptra Butt Lift, I would encourage you to have fat transfer unless you are not a candidate for it or down't want to have the downtime of surgery. 

Thanks for the question. A Sculptra Butt Lift uses numerous vials of sculptra per session. Prices can range from $4000-$8000 per session. I usually recommend 10 vials per side for each session. Results last up to 2-3 years.

In the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, fat is taken from the waist, hips, back and thighs and added to the buttocks. What is important to consider is that about 50% of the improvement in BBL comes from removing fat from those areas that are adjacent to the buttocks (waist, hips, thighs), making the bottom appear larger and more shapely. Sculptra is usually recommended only for those patients that lack sufficient fat for a BLL procedure and are opposed to surgical implants. It is extremely difficult to get a similar visual change in contour with Sculptra alone and no liposuction.  It take 5-10 vials of Sculptra and a minimum of 2-3 treatments to make a noticeable difference in the shape of the buttocks and the results only last about 2 years. Average cost of a single treatment is about $3000-$6000. 
There are a few upsides to Sculptra.  It is easy to use, there are few complications, and it does give a subtle boost to volume and smooths the texture of the skin. It can be a good treatment for the patient that is not looking for a large change in volume.