Aging neck - will Sculptra do the trick (Ultherapy sounds painful!) If yes, how much is required?

Dear Paradiso:It is not typical for the asian woman to have creases and lines but there is enough laxity to see mild sagging along the jowl, jawline and possibly neck. Currently, there are no less than 9 or 10 generations of heat producing laser or laser-like therapies such as Ulthera. They use light, ultrasound or radiofrequency to target deeper tissues and warm them to a temperature which produces collagen contracture, tissue injury and subsequent scar / collagen reactive production. The results have not been overwhelming and they do hurt reducing compliance by the patient.Sculptra, a molecule of lactic acid is categorized by the FDA (USA) as a filler due to its indications decades ago for the use of facial wasting in AID's patients. Most recently, the drug has been tamed and used with greater dilution and improving success to firm and shrink skin by promoting cell turnover and fibroblast production of elastin, collagen, glucosaminoglycans and other rejuvenating building blocks of the skin. While the major concern of nodule formation has receded, it is not zero and must be monitored. I have had an opportunity to visit with and learn from many of the Sculptra Specialists and find that the techniques are in evolution. Initial use in the face has now expanded to the lips, eyes, neck, decollete, hands and other sites. Sculptra is not a novice use medication. Consult with the very best, well experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Injector for your best options and results. I wish you the very best!

To my knowledge, Sculptra cannot be injected into he neck. It can be used along the jawline and can therefore define it more, and yes you do have the effects of sculptra longer, because it stimulates your body to produce its own collagen.