Can I still have a facelift after Scupltra injections?

Our facial rejuvenation patients usually have had multiple types of treatments before they make the decision to have a facelift.  These can range from laser resurfacing, facial fillers, microneedling, radiofrequency tightening, and Botox.  A common question is whether these will interfere with their facelift surgery.  The general answer here would be no.  However, Sculptra is designed as a biostimulating filler to generate a collagen response under the skin by our own body.  This can lead to some scar tissue deposition under the skin which can make dissection during elevation of the skin slightly more difficult.  However, by no means is it a contraindication to having a facelift. Surgeons just need to dissect with care when elevating the facelift flap in the regions where the Sculptra was injected.  

Dr. Funk is a top facelift surgeon in Houston Texas.