Sculptra: What Can I So to Speed Up Production of Collagen? 2 Vials in 6 Weeks and No Results Yet.

Question

Is it normal to have had 2 vails in 6 weeks and not notice much yet? Why am I slower to respond than others?

Hannah Vargas, MD · Answer

Sculptra is different from other fillers in the way that it actually works with your body to produce your own collagen, since everyone produces collagen at different rates, its unrealistic to compare your results against another persons.  Usually pts need 1-2 vials per treatment spaced 4-6 weeks apart.  Most will not see results until 3 to 4 treatments.

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

In general, there is nothing that can be done to speed up collagen production with Sculptra. Some patients respond faster than others. However, 6 weeks is not enough time to see a significant result. Sculptra results build over time, and patients must be committed to a process of a series of treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with 1-2 vials per treatment session. 1-2 months after the 3rd treatment, most patients will be seeing results, and these results will continue to build for 3-6 months after treatment.
Patience and commitment to the process are key with Sculptra.
All the best,

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

I am assuming the 2 vials you had were a single treatment session? One treatment with Sculptra is not enough to see improvement - you need at least 2 or 3 to create the improved collagen. Different people respond to Sculptra differently, but in general, one treatment session will not lead to notable, long term results.

Doris Day, MD · Answer

The beauty of Sculptra treatments is that the effect is gradual, natural and lasting. Because it is restoring your body's own natural collagen, it takes time to see results, but i urge you to be patient because you don't want to over treat. it takes about 6-12 weeks for the collagen formation. Some people need more than two vials for optimal correction, and your doctor will be able to help guide you as to whether you need more or if you need another product to complement and enhance the results

Chad L. Prather, MD · Answer

Sculptra is a great product that can dramatically improve facial contouring when used appropriately. However, as opposed to other fillers, it works over several months rather than several weeks. Most patients need 3 vials spaced 4-6 weeks apart (at least 3 months) before they begin to see results. It's not surprising that at 6 weeks, results are not yet apparent. Fortunately, though, the results last longer once they occur. Sometimes, the best things are worth waiting for.

Sculptra: What Can I So to Speed Up Production of Collagen? 2 Vials in 6 Weeks and No Results Yet.

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Answer: Sculptra helps restore your body's own natural collagen

Answer: Sculptra helps restore your body's own natural collagen

Answer: Sculptra works over several months rather than weeks

Answer: Sculptra works over several months rather than weeks

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Sculptra: What Can I So to Speed Up Production of Collagen? 2 Vials in 6 Weeks and No Results Yet.

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Answer: Sculptra helps restore your body's own natural collagen

Answer: Sculptra helps restore your body's own natural collagen

Answer: Sculptra works over several months rather than weeks

Answer: Sculptra works over several months rather than weeks

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