When you get a Sculptra PRP treatment is the PRP mixed with the Sculptra when it's injected or is it separate injections?

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Also how often is prp injected after?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your great question!

Is PRP Mixed with Sculptra or Injected Separately?
This can vary depending on the provider’s technique, but most often:

Sculptra and PRP are injected separately.
Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is typically injected deeper into the dermis to stimulate collagen gradually, while PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is often injected more superficially or microneedled into the skin to support cellular repair and enhance skin quality.

In some protocols, a small amount of PRP may be mixed into the Sculptra vial before injection, but this is less common and often depends on patient goals and injector preference.

How Often Is PRP Injected Afterward?

Initially, you may have 1–3 PRP sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart depending on your skin condition and goals.

For maintenance, PRP can be repeated every 3–6 months.

When paired with Sculptra, PRP enhances results by improving skin tone, texture, and healing, while Sculptra builds volume and structure over time.

So, combining both can be powerful, but they are typically done in layers or stages, not always simultaneously in one syringe.

Let me know if you’d like help building a customized treatment timeline!

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Sculptra works by inciting inflammation locally and forcing the body to create scar tissue also known as collagen. PRP on the other hand is used to decrease Inflammation. Having both products use for the same purpose would be counterintuitive and not advisable. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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