Why is Sculptra So Expensive?

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.
For more information regarding your question, please see the video below. Good luck to you!Anil Rajani, MD

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.

Fillers and other volumizers such as Sculptra require significant artisitc talent by the physician injecting the agent. Would you compare the cost of an original oil painting by a master artist with the total costs of the paint and canvas used in producing the end result? There is a need of understanding the anatomy of the subject which does not come from a cosmetic course but years of medical study. Sculptra can have nodules develop and to some extent this is technique-dependent. Continued studies are important for the physician to utilize in delivering the best result to their patients. The dilution of the Sculptra, the size of the needle, the depth of insertion, the massage, the appreciation for the three dimensionality of the facial contours and the secondary lifting of other areas by supporting primary areas are some of the important concepts than must be learned by the physician injecting the Sculptra. You are paying for the service and the art more than the product. With good luck the cost of the service may continue to decline.