Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks

I have found that Sculptra offers my patients equivalent and more consistent results for cheek augmentation when compared to fat injections even for patients in their 70's.Without seeing photos its difficult to judge how much Sculptra is needed.  Most patients in their 70's require two vial treatments x 3 spaced 8 weeks apart.  Results will last 2 plus years.  Touch up usually 2 vials every 2 years is recommended.  I have had patients come back 5 years later who failed to touch up their treatments who still had significant residual effects.  Ran Y. Rubinstein, MD
200 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, New York
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon (ABFPRS)Fellow American Society forLaser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS)
Clinical Professor New York Presbyterian Hospital
National Education Faculty (physician trainer) for:
Allergan (Botox, Juvederm, Voluma), Galderma
(Scultpra, Restylane, Silk), Cynosure (Cellulaze, Precision Laser Lift)
& Solta (Fraxel, Thermage)Zeltiq( CoolSculpting)

Thank you for your question!  Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Sculptra can work great for many patients. In general, younger patients require less Sculptra than older patients to achieve similar results. Most patients in their 70's would require at least 2 vials per session with 3-4 sessions to achieve the desired results. Prices will vary widely from one injector to another, and are usually priced per vial. At 2 vials per session, most injectors are going to be charging somewhere around $1500 per session or more.
Always see an expert physician injector.

Hello,

Thank you for your question. Sculptra is a product that can help grow collagen. It will help to make your cheeks more full, it can help tighten the skin, and can also improve the texture. You will need to visit a local physician to have a full consultation. They will be able to tell you how many vials you need, and their cost. Good luck!

Sculptra is a great medication to use after a facelift.  Women in their 70's usually require 7-8 vials over 3-4 treatment sessions to get a good result.  Sculptra is a stimulating agent for collagen and as we age, we take more stimulation to create the same amount of collagen; in other words, more Sculptra will be needed over several sessions but a result can be achieved.  Frequently, fillers such as Perlane or Radiesse, can provide a quicker improvement that you can see; however, if you have a siginificant volume loss then a significant amount of product will be needed to give a good but also natural result as everything as the product has to blend in with what is injected.  Hope that helps.