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)

Sculptra is a great procedure if you have sunken cheeks.  Sculptra is long lasting but not a quick fix.  It provides results that get better over time, replacing lost collagen, and giving you a more natural looking apperance.  The treatment is an average of three sessions over a few months, and the results can last up to two years.  Sculptra is about $800 per session.  Fat injection is another option to explore as well.  Be sure to see a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience in this area.

 

 

 

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.

Sculptra may be a good option for you, but without seeing you it is difficult to really assess.  I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation.

Sculptra injection stimulates production of collagen and can achieve volume restoration in sunken cheeks. However, I find the clinical results to be more consistent among younger patients (e.g. 65 years and younger) vs. older patients (e.g. older than 70 years old), presumably due to greater innate potential for stimulation of collagen production. For this reason, I recommend consideration of Sculptra injection sooner than later, particularly when sagging along cheeks is recognized and restoration of volume becomes a priority.

You will love it. It works great for the sunken cheeks. Its hard to guess without looking at a photo but my guess is you will need 2 vials in each session and 3 sessions in all to achieve the desired results.
VERY IMPORTANT TO GO TO SOMEONE WHO DOES A LOT OF SCULPTRA.
In the wrong hands it can cause a lot of problems. Also, please remember to massage as frequently as you can for the first week after the injections. A good way to remember; Massage 555, 5minutes 5 times a day for 5 days.
Goodluck.
Regards.

Sculptra, a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler composed of poly-L-lactic acid, complex polysaccharides (sugar). Sculptra is an excellent treatment for filling and lifting cheeks that experience hollowness and sagging due to aging. In addition, Sculptra can also be used fill in fine lines and wrinkles, tighten loose skin on the neck, smooth cellulite and skin dimpling, as well as promote collagen production in the areas injected. Sculptra will not only increase volume in the desired area, but will also allow your body to produce fresh collagen on its own which results in a long lasting effect. Depending on the patient, 2-3 sessions are required to achieve desired results. It is important to see a board certified expert when considering Sculptra. Best of luck to you!
Dr. Ariel Ostad
897 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10065