I want to have Sculptra and fractional dot laser therapy for rejuvenation.

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Dot laser or sculptra first? What is the best timing --which should be done first and how much time between the two would be best for optimal results of facial rejuvenation without surgery at this point? Thank you!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Sculptra is injected beneath the skin in the deeper tissue and the fractional laser is fairly superficial and just goes into the skin and not below, so you could do both treatments on the same day if you desired.  I do not think it would make any difference in the result if you had one done before the other, but some physicians may have a preference of which to perform first.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can have these treatments on the same day. We do Sculptra right before laser treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The Fractional laser goes is superficial and works just above the skin. Sculptra is typically injected beneath the surface of the skin therefore you can have both treatments done simultaneously. For more information, I recommend seeking treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Sculptra needs to be massaged for at least one week after injections, so I do not recommend having it and laser on the same day.  Plan on multiple Sculptra sessions about 6 weeks apart.  The laser treatment can be done a few weeks before a Sculptra treatment.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

I love Sculptra injections as you can inject it to most areas of the face and have little or no down time and have your own collagen grow and rejuvenate your skin.  I would definitely suggest that you have Sculptra injected first.  Since you need to massage the area for five days you should wait at least the five days  before you have the fractional laser.  Please consult an expert in lasers and cosmetic injections for the best results.  Best, Dr. Green

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It does not matter which treatment you do first. They can be done the same day. If I was doing them on the same day, I would do Sculptra first, followed by the fractional laser. In this way, the lidocaine in the Sculptra will give additional numbing and make the fractional laser treatment less uncomfortable.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Gabriel J. Martinez-Diaz, MD, FAAD · Answer

I would agree that having Sculptra right before CO2 resurfacing would work best. In general, please anticipate a series of Sculptra injections, as the results are not achieved right away. Please seek the expertise of a board certified aesthetic core physician, as with these two procedures, appropriate knowledge is necessary to yield amazing results without any complications

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