I have pretty deep lines on my upper cheeks, right under my tear trough area. What can I do to help erase these lines? Sculptra?

Thank you for your question. Sculptra can take several weeks and a series of treatment to get your desired result. As Sculptra is a polylactic acid it helps stimulate collagen production and results can last 5-7 years. Touch ups may be necessary because of natural aging. I recommend having a...

Dear catkranda: Your features are beautiful and should be maintained by tightening the skin and lifting the facial waves associated with aging. You may wish to use hyaluronic acid fillers for fine lines. Since I do not have the advantage to examine you, I hope you will be helped by the...

Dear alohamighty:Yes, Sculptra does work for smile lines. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers which provide an immediate improvement, Sculptra works over weeks and months. This is because Sculptra is a bio-active filler and works differently. HA fillers injected into the skin fill the thinned ...

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. Either Sculptra Aesthetic or micronized fat transfer would be good options for restoring facial volume. Sculptra is usually performed as a series of 2-3 sets of injections spaced 4-8 weeks apart. The results gradually develop over time and...

In general, it is not recommended to get Sculptra injected if you have any autoimmune disease. The problem is that Sculptra relies on the immune system to react to the PLLA particles to form collagen. The immune system is rev'd up in autoimmune diseases and therefore the outcome is more...

Thank you for your question. No, it unlikely that your topical treatment had a negative effect on your Sculptra treatment. Sculptra is injected deep below the dermis and topical treatment are only applied to the epidermis, therefore, there is usually minimal absorption. However, it is still...