Can I have Sculptra after a fat transfer? How long should I wait?

Sculptra can be injected In the cheek areas after fat transfer has been done.  The presence of fat should not cause any issues with a Sculptra injection in terms of recovery, swelling or pain.RegardsDr. J

This is a great question!  I've used Sculptra a number of times to treat patients who have previously undergone face lifts and facial fat transfer.  It's a great option for subtly adding additional volume and lifting and contouring the face.  I would recommend that you schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to discuss the best treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

There's no reason why you wouldn't be a candidate for Sculptra injection after you are fully healed from a fat transfer. However, you may want to consider discussing your goals during an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial sculpting expert. While Sculptra is excellent for helping to create natural looking volume, there may be better options for helping you counteract the sagging you're bothered by. 

So long as it's warranted, Sculptra after fat transfer should not be a problem. The most important thing to consider is time between the fat transfer and the Sculptra. You need to give your body time to heal and allow the swelling to fully subside so you have an accurate picture of the final result before adding to what has been done. I don't know when your fat transfer was but I would give it at least a month before doing anything else.

Sculptra and fat transfers can compliment each other but timing is the question. Factors that influence timing are post fat transfer swelling and bruising, skin laxity, and massage (required after Sculptra injection). If skin laxity is the issue sculptra and fat transfer may not achieve your goals. In my practice I will combine fat transfer with a facelift/necklift.  Many patients express the same concerns you have meaning skin laxity and volume loss. A combination problem requires a combination treatment. If skin laxity is mild laser treatments can help with skin laxity such as laser genesis. Thank you for your question.

Dear apt:After Sculptra, the face must be massaged vigorously for five days, which is not best for survival and placement of your fat grafts. In addition, although Sculptra is placed very deeply, it is injected into the same fat compartments that were most likely filled with autologous fat, and could have an unpredictable effect on the fat grafts. It is best to wait -- but there is data to indicate exactly how long you should do so. I would say 3 months is a minimum.All the best,   Dr. Clark

Sculptra is a fabulous facial injection that will last for up to two years.  However, if you just had fat grafting then I would wait a few months for that process to heal.  Please consult an expert.  If you want to re-publish with photos please do.  Best, Dr. Green

Surgical manipulation from fat grafting takes time to settle.  However, it all depends on how much fat and what areas were fat grafted.  You may start getting opinions on what would be best in terms of fillers, but it's probably best to wait a few months.  I prefer Sculptra to improve cheek volume to avoid looking swollen and Juvederm/Restylane for jaw line and chin because it's much more effective.  Good luck.

Hi There Thank you  for your question.In my opinion fat transfer to the face needs to be left for several months, preferably a year to settle before you attempt anything else. There will be risk of nodules etc if you rush it. Things can change over a few months and the fat transfer may be ok. It depends on lots of factors.Sculptra is a wonderful product that to my mind replaces fat transfer to the face.Kind Regards Dr Dinesh Maini 

Sculptra can be beneficial to create volume in the cheeks and midface, primarily by doing depot injections. If your fat transfer has completely healed, there is no reason why you cannot begin this treatment. Just be aware that it will take time and probably several treatment sessions, which are usually 6 weeks or more apart.