Does Sculptra work and what are the odds it will make your face "grow its own collagen"?

I have been doing sculptra since 2007 and am one of the largest users of sculptra in the LA area and love the results. all my filler patient get sculptra as a base to keep the face lifted, contoured, and help prevent facial bone loss.  It also works in compliment to lasers and skin tightening to improve complexion and lifting.  This is not something you see immediately and is something you do to maintain your youth (its preventative!). I often combine with PRP at the same time for full facial sculpting. Best, Dr. Emer.

Photos or an exam of you would be helpful to give you the best advice in regards to Sculptra and any possible face/neck lift.  Sculptra and a face/neck lift help with different issues.  Sculptra adds volume to the areas where it is injected.  It can take a month or so to see the results from a treatment.  A face/neck lift does not add volume but does address sagging skin.  Sometimes both adding volume with Sculptra and tightening the skin with surgery can give a better result than either method alone.  My advice to you would be to wait at least a month after your Sculptra treatment than re-evaluate your appearance to see if more Sculptra would be helpful or not.  The issue with the skin of your neck most likely will require surgery to obtain the most dramatic effect, but that could not be determined until after examining you or photos of you.  

Without a photo it is very difficult to assess the situation.  Sculptra is a fabulous product to build up the collagen in the face.  I use a great deal of Sculptra which patients are incredibly happy with and can avoid surgery.  The key is to consult an expert with facial injections for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green