Would Sculptra be appropriate after weight loss?

When I see young women who have naturally thin faces, or have weight loss of some significance, Sculptra is usually my first choice. When properly injected in a series of 3 sessions, the result is natural and gradual and never gives a bulky look. Young patients often get the best results because there skin produced the collagen at a better rate than older patients. I recommend a collagen stimulating topical to enhance the process. Provoque is my current favorite.

Hi Sea_Witch,

Thank you for this excellent question. Sculptra injections can offer an excellent means to restore volume to the face after weight loss with very natural appearing results. As you know, Sculptra is unique among the dermal fillers in that it slowly induces collagen formation / stimulation over time via micro-particles of poly-L-lactic acid in areas of fine-lines and volume loss. On average, a series of a few injections are required over a several month period (depending on the person).  Once volume is restored, a person typically needs maintenance injections every year or so. In my experience, Sculptra lends itself quite well to patients who are in-shape athletes who have noted facial volume loss.  I hope you find this helpful!