I'd love to get opinions about Sculptra vs. Radiesse in my cheeks to lift my jowls? (Photo)

I think Sculptra and Radiesse can both give good results in the cheeks. Treatment with Radiesse could potentially be done in just one session and Sculptra treatment normally involves a series of treatments to give gradually improvement. However, Sculptra will give longer lasting results than Radiesse.

This is a really good question that I get from several of my patients who are thinner and don't want the overfilled look but need volume. The answer to your question is BOTH. The reason I say both is because they work differently but yet work well together. You can start slow with Sculptra to stimulate your natural collegen then a few weeks later inject Radiesse for immediate but softer lift in smaller amounts. As the Sculptra starts to work several weeks to months later, Radiesse is starting to absorb and Sculptra has already started to stimulate your own collegen. In the long run it a more natural softening over time and then continue with maintenance Sculptra yearly.

I prefer Sculptra over Radiesse to lift your jowls as it will provide more collagen and last for a much longer period of time. Also Sculptra can be used in almost any area of the face, to produce new collagen, and you don't have to worry about lumps that could happen with Radiesse. Thermage FLX also works very well for tightening the skin, especially in the lower face. I outlined most of this on my Sculptra page which is linked to the answer. Best, Dr. Green