Which procedure is best to tighten my buttocks: Sculptra, Emsculpt or/Morphus8?

Hi B,Emsculpt will build glute muscles and take up slack in the skin.  Sculptra requires a boat load of filler for minimal results.  Morpheus and Profound RF can tigthen skin.  If it were me I would start with Emsculpt as there is physiologic benefits as well as the aesthetic benefits.  Of course the best choice for you should be made after an in person examination and consultation.  Choose your treating physician carefully.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question. I would say that Scupltra is your best option. Sculptra’s formula promotes collagen production in the body. Collagen is the structural component that firms and tightens the skin improving it's appearance and overall health. Hope this helps. All the best!

bsyasabee, Thank you for your question. As you are most concerned with tightening the skin, I recommend a combination of a Vambooty with Sculptra. The combination will rejuvenate the skin improving the elasticity and thickening the collagen. It reduces stretch marks, divots and softens discoloration. There is minimal down time and minimal discomfort. Depending on your situation, multiple treatments may be needed for best results. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.

We use a combination of EMSculpt and Sculptra to volumize the buttocks. The Sculptra will also improve the quality of the skin. If you are looking to tighten the skin only, then a combination of microneedling with radiofrequency, or radiofrequency alone may help. But, this needs to be done by an expert otherwise you run the risk of losing fat in the buttocks. Hope this helps.

Yes, Sculptra can be used to improve the shape of the buttocks. Keep in mind, the buttocks need numerous vials of Sculptra over time to build volume, and in some instances the results are subtle and will need to be combined with fat or implants to achieve desired results. I recommend seeing a body shaping expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Maslow quoted: "if all you have is a hammer, everthing looks like a nail".  Each of these options, BBL, Sculptra, Emsculpt, Morphus8, Renuvion (Bodytite and ThermiTIGHT) , is focused on providing only one solution. So, please obtain consultation from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to evaluate which one or what combination is best for your desired outcome.

·         BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift is a fat grafting procedure to add volume and shape to your buttock.

·         Sculptra is an injectable bio-stimulator to create soft-tissue (the fibrous network under the skin) and skin collagen, elastin and other structural molecules to firm and tighten.

·         Emsculpt is the use of directed electromagnetic waves to stimulate muscle contraction, muscle building and possibly fat reduction. The muscle will pull on the fibrous network attached to the skin.

·         Morphus8 uses radio-frequency, another "force field" to stimulate dermal collagen injury which stimulates collagen growth. 

·         J-Plasma Renuvion is a new procedure and technology using helium gas to heat and therefore contract the skin topically or enter under the skin to contract the sub-dermis for tightening. I am not familiar with its use for the buttocks or calves. It would be comparable to Bodytite and ThermiTIGHT. 

For skin tightening, a combination of Sculptra and retinoids are best. Your solution may need a different option. 

Good luck with your journey! 

If you are looking for increased volume and improvement in skin texture then sculpture will likely provide you the best result. I would stay away from morpheus (a great treatment elsewhere) as the morpheus will certainly affect the buttocks fat (make it go away). I have seen this in the face. Best of luck. 

Sculptra is a great option, in my opinion, for adding subtle volume to the buttocks as well as improving the quality of the buttocks skin.