Sculptra

Renowned for its ability to provide a natural, gradual enhancement of facial tone, delivering long-lasting results.

A contoured face with fullness and youthful skin is often considered attractive, but not everyone is naturally blessed with these features. Furthermore, as time passes, the skin tends to lose its vitality and firmness, resulting in sagging which can contribute to a tired or aged appearance. Sculptra offers an effective solution to address these concerns and rejuvenate your look.

Sculptra is a type of dermal filler that replenishes lost volume and delivers a gradual yet noticeable enhancement in skin thickness. This helps diminish the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Unlike certain other injectables, Sculptra works to progressively enhance your skin quality over time, with results that can endure for over 2 years.

  • Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid. It is a dermal injection that is approved by the FDA to treat wrinkles, fine lines, and give volume to the skin. Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, a fibrous protein which helps to support the structure of the skin. Sculptra aids in the production of collagen required by the body. Unlike other dermal injections, Sculptra is a gradual process, and it does not make an overnight fix. This is because Sculptra works with your body to slowly bring in collagen to the injected areas. It helps correct the unwanted wrinkles and fine lines on the cheeks, around the eyes, around the mouth and the edges of the face.

  • Patients who are pregnant, nursing, or breastfeeding are not candidates for Sculptra treatments.

    Avoid Sculptra if you have a history of keloids andhypertropic scars

  • Sculptra is injected with 2% lidocaine which quickly numbs the area being injected. Some soreness is expected a few hours after injection when the lidocaine wears off.

  • You will notice that any swelling or results will go down 48 hours after Sculptra injections. This is completely normal. Your body will work with the poly-L-lactic acid to build collagen. Results should be seen within 4-6 weeks after injections, with the best results seen 4-6 weeks after a series of treatments.

  • This varies based on age, goals and individual needs, but for best results, it is recommend 2-4 Sculptra treatments, spaced at least 4 weeks apart.

  • You will notice temporary results for the first 24-48 hours after the injections. Although the immediate results will fade initially, your body will produce new collagen and you will have visible, long-lasting results 4-6 weeks after your completed series of injections.

  • Sculptra requires at-home massaging. I have clients follow the 5-5-5 rule. Massage as instructed for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, and continue for 5 days. Lubricant such as Aquaphor may be used.

    Avoid strenuous exercises for at least 24 hours. This is to help prevent bruising. You should stay out of the sun as well, lowering your exposure to direct UV rays.

    For at least two to three weeks, stay away from tightening, laser therapy, or other procedures that affect your skin in the treatment area.

    With Sculptra, you don’t have to worry about alcohol interacting negatively with the poly L lactic acid in the injection. However, you should still wait at least 24 hours after treatment to help reduce inflammation and bruising.

    You generally should not experience any significant downtime after your Sculptra session. You can drive yourself home, return to work, and go about your business as usual.