Can I Get Scupltra 1 Month After Radiesse To Add Volume To Face?

Question

At my consultation my dermatologist wanted to use sculptra to restore volume to my face. I wanted more immediate results, so I chose radiesse instead. While I see a difference in my face from the radiesse, I think I would like to try sculptra to see if I can get more volume than I have from the radiesse. Being that I just recieved the radiesse treatments a month ago, would it be too soon to start the sculptra treatments?

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, it is okay to have Sculptra one month after Radiesse.  Both are good fillers, but each has different uses.  Radiesse is great for defining the cheeks by laying the product against the cheek bones (kind of like an injectable implant).  Sculptra is great for generalized volume enhancement.  Radiesse has immediate results, while Sculptra takes some time to grow and usually requires several treatments.  However, once you achieve your goal with Sculptra, the results should last over two years.  I hope this is helpful.

	 

	Good Luck.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

The two substances can be used to increase volume to the face. They can be layered, and are often used this way. Each has its advantages and (slight) drawbacks. Best to speak at length with your injector as to what might work best for you.

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

Like many others who replied, I use both of these products for my patients. I like Radiesse injected deeply OR to treat specific lines such as the naso-labial folds, and I like Sculptra for overall volume restoration. I see no reason why you can't proceed with Sculptra 1 month after receiving Radiesse.

Pure Aesthetics - Gainesville · Answer

The answer to your question in my practice would be yes. Sometimes I inject scultpra firs then filler a month later or vice versa as long as the provider has explained to you the difference in the products. The biggest difference that I tell patience with dermal fillers vs. Sculptra is that they work differently. Dermal fillers are more immediate and made of hyaluronic acids or synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite which is better lifting/augmenting/enhancing vs sculptra which takes weeks to see results and typically used for natural all over volume improvement. I typically end up using both at different times depending on the patients needs and desires. It sounds like you have a very good provider and education about these two different products and expectations is key.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

I often use more than one filler on the same visit.  Sculptra gradually restores facial volume and the effects last up to two years.  I love Sculptra but sometimes patients needs Restylane or Juvederm added as well during the first visit to give them some immediate facial filling.  That way you have immediate gratification and improvement and gradual improvement over several months as well.  Please find a board certified Dermatologist with a great deal of experience in the art of facial injections.

Christopher J. Peers, MD · Answer

Radiesse can provide localized, immediate volume enhancement - such as defining the cheekbones, or reducing the deepening "parentheses" or grooves between the nose and mouth.

	Sculptra can provide a more general, and progressive collagen enhancement to the face, and help restore the more oval contours of youth.

	They work well together and there is not a concern with respect to their timing.

Donna Bilu Martin, MD · Answer

It is common to use a combination of fillers either during a single treatment session or at different sessions. Often fillers are placed at different depths/levels in the skin, and also vary based on the part of the face treated.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

It is completely acceptable to get treated now with Sculptra.  In my office my PA's typically combine filler treatments with Sculptra.  Patients get the best of both worlds then.... instant gratification and long term volumization! 

	Hope this helps. 

	Dr. Grant Stevens

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

Yes. However, I prefer to inject the Sculptra close to the skin and Radiesse near the bone so they are not mixed in the tissues. Other fillers are immediate and Sculptra takes a few weeks to start volumizing. However, some areas are best injected with Sculptra such as the broad cheek areas in front of the ears, and Sculptra is the longest acting of the fillers with the exception of Artefill.

Jacqueline Calkin, MD · Answer

Actually, the two are an ideal couple. Radiesse giving you some instant gratification and Sculptra the all over volume. Remember to be patient with the Sculptra injections. It takes several treatments and several months to see results. Best to you.

Can I Get Scupltra 1 Month After Radiesse To Add Volume To Face?

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