How Much Does Sculptra Cost?

After a complete assessment, a determination is made as to how many vials (bottles) and how many treatment sessions will be required. I have patients bring in photos of themselves from each decade which helps illustrate the progression and location of volume loss.
Most patients in their 30's and 40's need 1 vial per treatment and require on average 3 treatments, which are spaced 8 weeks apart. Older patients will require two vials per treatment session and sometimes require more more than 3 treatment sessions. A single vial is usually all that is needed every two years for a boost to maintain your results.
The cost for one vial is 1100 and if a second vial is needed, it is discounted to 800. On average, patients will spend $3300 to $4900 on their 3 treatments over a 4 to 6 month period. The upfront investment is higher than with other fillers but the results speak for themselves. Most patients are looking for value these days. Over the course of 5 years, you will save thousands of dollars by avoiding repeated injections of other shorter lasting fillers.
A word of caution. Do not base your selection of your Sculptra injector on price alone. Unlike injection errors with shorter lasting products, an error in placement with Sculptra can have negative aesthetic results for a few years due to its long duration of effect. Make sure your physician is among the "core specialists" i.e. a plastic surgeon or dermatologist. In addition, they should have extensive experience with the product. It helps if they are also clinical trainers for Sanofi Aventis, the makers of Sculptra.

In my practice we charge $1000 per vial of Sculptra which doesn't tell you much unless you know how much you need. It does, however, give you a benchmark to work from.

In real practice we use it to add volume to the face in many areas and it is a very helpful alternative. It is a valid procedure that works well for loss of facial volume.

If I am planning an operative procedure, like a facelift or fractional CO2 laser I often use micro-structural fat grafting for this same application since I can obtain more volume and some of the fat (50%) should be permanent.

In general I use an 8 ml dilution for Sculptra. With fat grafting I may graft 20 to 30 ml in the face during a facial rejuvenation for the same price. Often fat grating may be combined with a mini-lift or facelift and fractional laser. When these are combined, truly excellent, dramatic yet natural looking results can be obtained.

If a patient is not interested in a surgical procedure, but still wants to add volume to the face sculptra is my first choice. Most patients will require at least 2 injections. If you are being asked to spend several thousand dollars on sculptra alone and have discussed possible surgical alternatives, I would advise this as it may give you a better result for about the same or only slightly more cost.

Remember, some doctors injecting sculptra are not trained to do the more complex facial procedures so their bias is to offer up sculptra and dermal fillers as the panacea for all facial aging. Don't fall into this trap as it can be a very costly mistake since Sculptra is not permanent.

Hello, 
As you may see by the many replies, pricing varies quite a bit.
Our practice is located in Los Angeles and Orange county.  We price per vial at $695.00 and discount 2 vials to $1345 same day.  Most patients that are forty and over will benefit from 2 vials on the first visit and 2 vials on the 2nd treatment spaced 6 weeks out.  On the third treatment (3-4 months from #2 visit), most patients complete their treatment plan with 1 vial.  We also have an excellent Rewards Program from the manufacturer that offers nice discounts with each treatment.
Pricing is important, but the most important factor in finding a practitioner is one that understands your treatment goals and is able to meet those goals.

Sculptra prices will vary based on the injector, geographic location, and the patient. Most injectors will charge per vial, with a vial typically costing anywhere from $700 - $900 per vial, and most patients requiring 1-2 vials per treatment session. Treatment sessions are usually spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with a series of 3 sessions to achieve the most significant results.
All the best,

Hi,
The average cost of Sculptra is $700-1000 per vial. Usually people need 2 vials per round for good treatment volumization. Amount of rounds depends on how much volume you may need or desire.

The cost of Sculptra varies but averages $750 to $1000 per vial depending on how many vials you need. In essence you are not purchasing a “vial” but rather the skilled administration of properly mixed product based on the depth and concentration where it is placed. It is important to understand most clients are really interested in a  "result" or an "aesthetic appearance" that is safely administered with state of the art technology. This is achieved by placing specific product in an area and depth that makes it not only look good, but also lasting as long as possible. As an example, 5 syringes injected by one provider may achieve a differing result than one or two vials injected by another practitioner. Before any procedure, I would highly recommend asking about the experience and education of your aesthetic injector and establish a good rapport with your doctor.

The average cost per vial of Sculptra is $850.  However, it can’t be emphasized enough that of all the injectables available in the market, this one requires the most skill and experience. The results last for approximately 2 years, so it doesn’t wear off like Botox & Dysport, and can’t be dissolved whereas Restylane and Juvederm fillers can.  Therefore, don’t let price sway you as much as skill and experience! 

Hope you found this answer helpful.  All the best!

A good rule of thumb is that you will need one vial for each decade of life.So, a woman in her forties will need four vials; a woman in her sixties will need six vials.Sculptra is typically performed over several sessions.  In a typical session, two vials are injected. However, if a patient is
very volume depleted, I may choose to do three vials; if a patient doesn't need
as much, I may only do 1 vial.This is a rough guide.  And some percentage of patients will require more total vials to get the desired effect and others less.  In our practice, Sculptra is ~$800/vial, and a typical session is ~$1600.  So, a series of three sessions will run about $4800.  This is a big investment, but Sculptra does provide the most "bang for the bunk," in terms of the amount of volume that it provides and the length of time the volume lasts.  Their initial study showed that patients were just as satisfied at 2 years with their wrinkle reduction.  I do recommend maintenance of 1-2 vials annually or bi-annually.

Although you may be making a big investment in Sculptra, I believe Sculptra is one of the best long-term volumizers as it stimulates collagen and this newly formed collagen can last for years before breaking down.  That doesn't mean that you won't lose volume in your face during this time, because the aging process hasn't stopped.  The cost really is driven by how much you need.  Someone in their 20-30s may only need a vial or two and spend 800-1600 in our practice.  I would consider adding a vial or two for every decade of life thereafter in subsequent treatments.  Sculptra works well for perimeter volumizing and for softening any asymmetry that we may have in our face.

Costs for a Sculptra injections will certainly vary depending on your location. Things to factor in for the injection standpoint will be the facility fee, anesthesia fee, and who is injecting it.  A range in price ~$800-1500/syrnge is not unreasonable. Cost also depends on the complexity of your case and how much work would need to be done to achieve an aesthetically-pleasing result for you. Good luck!

Our practice charges $750 per vial of Sculptra Aesthetic.  Each patient requires a different amount of sculptra to achieve their goals.  Sculptra is not a filler in the traditional sense.  Because Sculptra triggers your body to  make collagen, the results will be slow and gradual.  Many times it takes 4-6 weeks to notice any significant change.  This can be an advantage if you want to have a more subtle change.  Trey Aquadro, M.D.Auburn, AL