Voluma vs. Sculptra: which one is more effective at lifting the cheeks?

Voluma lifts the cheek.  That lift softens jowls and nasolabial folds, resulting in an upward rebalancing of the face.  It has an immediate effect, and it lasts for ~2 years.I find that those with thinner
faces actually look more hollow with voluma, since voluma builds up the
cheeks, thereby accentuating hollow temples and submalar areas.Sculptra can also rebuild the cheek, but it is also useful for filling in hollow temples and submalar hollows, as well as recreating the jawline.I often recommend combining sculptra and voluma in my thinner clients.  They get the immediate lift of the cheek, while rebuilding the periphery of the face.

Voluma and Sculptra work differently. Voluma is a hyaluronic acid based filler that works immediately and maintains its effects for up to 2 years. Voluma works well for lifting the cheeks and adding volume to certain areas of the face. In my opinion, it can be used a little more precisely to augment specific areas than Sculptra.
Sculptra is made of Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) and relies on the body to respond to the product and create its own collagen in response. This process takes time, and Sculptra is usually injected over a series of treatments, with each treatment session typically about 4-6 weeks after the last.
Sculptra is great for adding volume over time and can also produce long-lasting results, but I find that it works better in younger patients. It also is not great for someone who wants to see immediate results. Sculptra requires patience.
Overall, both are great options, but for a patient who has started a series of treatments with Sculptra, I usually recommend staying with Sculptra through the series and then being patient to see the results.
All the best,

Sculptra is a process rather than a one time filler.  Sculptra will stimulate collagen in a series of treatments to give volume to the face.  Voluma is more of a traditional filler where volume is added in a simple treatment lasting up to 2 years.

Voluma works as a buttressing agent to replenish structural support to areas like the cheeks.  Sculptra produces a collagen stimulation response in the skin. Sculptra takes time to work with your body to produce a visible result.  Experienced injectors understand that every patient is different and oftentimes will pair more than one injectable product to meet the patient's needs and accomplish global facial rejuvenation. It's best that you communicate your desired end result to your injector and ask to see a portfolio of their work. I also strongly suggest following your injector's post-care instructions and keeping all of your follow up appointments.

Voluma , as a one treatment filler, can last up to two years and is a more effective deep plane lifter than Sculptra. Its results are immediate. The temples and upper cheek respond best to Voluma. Sculptra usually requires three treatments done every six weeks or so. It may last up to two years. It is best used to help revolumize the mid plane of the depth of tissues of the face and works well in the lower cheeks. Voluma can be injected conservatively in the lower face and is reversible, unlike Sculptra. Some patients have one filler such as Voluma, Juvederm or Restylane injected in one location and Sculptra injected in other facial areas that deserve its benefits.

Hello, 

Voluma and Sculptra are both very good treatments, but very different. Sculptra provides a more gentle fullness, it takes 2 months to see full results and it grows your own collagen. Voluma is a Hyaluronic Acid product and it can provide a more targeted treatment. Many doctors will use both products for a complete fill. While Sculptra will give you more of an overall lift, Voluma will give more of a precise lift in the lateral cheek area. It's best to consult with your doctor to make sure you are getting exactly what you need, to achieve what you want. Good luck!

The difference is the instantaneous result you can get from Voluma.  Sculptra results may be spectacular but it TAKES TIME.  Both Voluma and Sculptra may require multiple sessions, but Voluma gets you there quicker, much quicker.  Voluma is also more moldable and in my opinion there is less potential risk of little nodules forming under the skin.  But this is the nature of Sculptra since you are "waiting" for the body's collagen making machinery to kick in; like sowing seeds in the garden.  There are impressive Before and After photos from Sculptra; but to be honest, in the right hands using the appropriate technique, Voluma can get you the same results in days compare to Sculptra's weeks/months.  These fillers are merely tools.  The Art lies in making the right judgement of who/what/when/where/how to inject it.

I try to encourage Sculptra more for women and men who have a more diffuse loss of facial volume, deeper cheeks and temporal wasting. It is great if used for and overall volumizing agent, and can last for up to 2 years. There is a delay in seeing the improvement with this filler from 1-3 months, as it induces your body to make its own collagen. So there is a delay, and for somebody looking for more instant results this can be a bit disappointing. It generally takes the average person 2-4 sessions to see the best improvement.Voluma on the other hand gives instant results, with no delay in seeing where your investment has gone. It also can last for up to 2 years, and can be used for overall facial volume restoration, but will likely cost more than if you had done sculptra. Voluma is very versatile however, and works great for volume loss or just to pick up volume in a single area like cheeks.

Voluma is a hyaluronic acid product similar that which is found in our skin.  It lifts, fills and restores volume to the face.  One or two treatments is usually necessary to restore a rejuvenated appearance as opposed to sculptra which will require many more treatments.  Additionally, you see results within a few days . Sculptra takes much longer to work.  An evaluation of your face by a plastic surgeon should determine which product is ideal for you. 

Thanks for the question.  Both products work very differently though they both are used for volume addition.  Voluma is an instantaeous volumizer that lasts 24 months.  Usually, most people need a touch up around 2-4 months and is a great option for those looking for adding volume.  The downside is its softness.  Because it is so soft, any significant volume changes requires 5-6 syringes every 2 years. Sculptra, on the other hand, stimulates your body to produce collagen in the areas where Sculptra is injected.  This takes 3-4 months to see the result so isn't instantaneous but it can last 2-3 years.  On average, individuals need 3-5 vials to get a good volume result.  The downside is that it depends on your body's ability to produce collagen.  Even though the average needed is 3-5 vials, at the end of 3 months, you might find that your body doesn't produce collagen at the same rate or in the same amount compared to someone else and you may need more.  At that point, you can have more Sculptra or switch to something like Voluma if you're not interested in watiing for the result anymore.  People like Sculptra because it gives a gradual, natural result over time; but it can be a longer time then some hope for.