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Collagen helps support the inner structure of your face. As we age, our body’s ability to stimulate collagen majorly decreases, and the results are lost volume, lost definition, and other common signs of aging.
Sculptra is a non-surgical cosmetic injectable that reduces wrinkles and facial lines while creating a fuller, more youthful appearance to your face. This FDA-approved injectable has the nickname ‘liquid facelift’ and works deep within the dermis. It stimulates your body to naturally produce more collagen over time. It is also the longest-lasting filler on the market.
Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic material that has been used for decades in dissolvable stitches and soft tissue implants. It’s a biodegradable molecule and is easily broken down and absorbed within the body. PLLA is the ingredient responsible for stimulating collagen.
Though Sculptra doesn’t perform the typical filling action, it is still a dermal filler treatment. Your injector will use a small, thin needle to inject the solution directly into the target areas of the skin. The solution is slowly absorbed and metabolized by the body, which results in the increased elastin and collagen production deep within your skin.
Improvement in your face can be seen for at least two years after treatment. Sculptra is most commonly recommended for the following:
What makes Sculptra unique, is that it’s addressing the underlying cause of facial aging and not just the symptoms of aging you are experiencing. It continues to work with your body to keep producing more collagen long after treatment. Even after your tissue has absorbed the Sculptra, the new layer of collagen is there to stay.
Your natural-looking results will get better over time, and many patients have described these treatments as providing a more youthful appearance without looking like you’ve had work done.
The number of injections during an appointment and the number of appointments vary from person to person depending on how much collagen they have already lost. On average, three injection appointments are needed over a period of a few months.
Treatments will typically take around 30 minutes to complete. Topical numbing cream is available to you prior to treatment. There is minimal downtime associated with these treatments, and you’ll be able to return to normal daily activities immediately.
As with any cosmetic injection treatment, technique is imperative when receiving Sculptra injections. Since Sculptra encourages collagen production, you cannot inject too much at once or nodules could form.
It’s important to find a board-certified dermatologist that you trust and that understands the anatomy of the face. Both Dr. Potozkin and Dr. Ellis specialize in cosmetic injection treatments and will be able to recommend the best personal treatment plan for your areas of concern.
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