Sculptra
Sculptra Aesthetic works subtly and gradually over time within the deep, dermis layer of the skin, correcting shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds such as smile lines for a more youthful-looking appearance.7,8,9 Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, which work immediately upon injection to fill in lines, wrinkles and folds,10 Sculptra Aesthetic is made from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production over time, helping to reinforce skin’s inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging.7,8,9 Poly-L-latic acid (PLLA) is a biodegradable substance that has been proven safe and has been used in medical products, including dissolvable sutures, for more than 30 years.7,11 The typical treatment regimen for Sculptra Aesthetic consists of three injections over three to four months.
Results appear gradually over a period of a few months, and are long-lasting, more than two years.7,8,9* In contrast, HA fillers last until the HA is absorbed by the body and excreted (typically 6 to 12 months after injection).10
*Clinical trial ends at 25 months.
LIFESTYLE CHOICES TO SLOW COLLAGEN LOSS
There are also simple lifestyle changes you can make that can slow collagen loss and, in some cases, increase collagen production.
MINIMIZE SUN EXPOSURE AND WEAR SUNSCREEN
Collagen production doesn’t only decline due to age. Loss of collagen can also happen as a result of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In fact, studies show there can be a significant loss of collagen in chronically sun damaged skin, so it’s important to reduce sun exposure and wear sunscreen whenever you’re in the sun.
QUIT SMOKING
Smoking is related to premature aging of the skin. One reason why is that cigarette smoke impairs your skin’s production of collagen and can trigger the destruction of existing collagen in the skin.
CUT BACK ON SUGAR
There is scientific evidence on the role of diet in skin aging, particularly when it comes to sugar and its effects on collagen. When we eat sugary foods, sugar molecules attach to collagen fibers in the skin and break them down through a process called glycation, ultimately leading to a loss of collagen’s strength and flexibility, which is also known as “sugar sag.”
Important Safety Information about Sculptra® Aesthetic
Indication: Sculptra® Aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) is indicated for use in people with healthy immune systems as a single regimen for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles in which deep dermal grid pattern (cross-hatch) injection technique is appropriate.
Sculptra Aesthetic should not be used by people that are allergic to any ingredient of the product or have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring. Safety has not been established in patients who are pregnant, lactating, breastfeeding, or under 18 years of age.
Sculptra Aesthetic has unique injection requirements and should only be used by a trained physician. Contourdeficiencies should not be overcorrected because they are expected to gradually improve after treatment.
Sculptra Aesthetic should not be injected into the blood vessels as it may cause vascular occlusion, infarction or embolic phenomena. Use at the site of skin sores, cysts, pimples, rashes, hives or infection should be postponed until healing is complete. Sculptra Aesthetic should not be injected into the red area (vermillion) of the lip or in the peri-orbital area.
The most common side effects after initial treatment include injection site swelling, tenderness, redness, pain, bruising, bleeding, itching and lumps. Other side effects may include small lumps under the skin that are sometimes noticeable when pressing on the treated area. Larger lumps, some with delayed onset with or without inflammation or skin discoloration, have also been reported.
Sculptra Aesthetic is available only through a licensed practitioner. View the complete instructions for use at SculptraAesthetic.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
As we age, our body’s collagen production decreases. The cells in our body that produce collagen, called fibroblasts, are no longer able to produce it as efficiently as they once did, and existing collagen becomes fragmented, bent and frayed.
Age-related collagen loss weakens the skin’s inner structure, reducing its ability to maintain elasticity and moisture. Gradually, skin loses its youthful bounce, leading to lines, wrinkles, and folds, as well as a loss of skin volume and support.
Think of collagen like springs in a mattress. Over time, the springs weaken and the mattress on top starts to sag and crease. Similar changes in our skin happen as a result of both natural aging and sun exposure
The Treatment
Sculptra
$1000 per vial
Sculptra is a PLLA bio stimulatory injection that helps rebuild collagen in the skin and improves skin texture. Typically, 2-4 vials are needed. This injectable stimulates collagen production to maximum levels to maintain your skin’s structural integrity and results in a smooth appearance. This dermal filler treatment is injected within the subdermal areas of the skin. We also provide numbing cream for patients who have sensitive skin. The procedure takes thirty minutes to complete. Once the solution is injected into the skin, the microspheres start to metabolize, which results in collagen and elastin production for a youthful appearance.
Sculptra
1 hour
Sculptra is a PLLA bio stimulatory injection that helps rebuild collagen in the skin and improves skin texture. Typically, 2-4 vials are needed. This injectable stimulates collagen production to maximum levels to maintain your skin’s structural integrity and results in a smooth appearance. This dermal filler treatment is injected within the subdermal areas of the skin. We also provide numbing cream for patients who have sensitive skin. The procedure takes thirty minutes to complete. Once the solution is injected into the skin, the microspheres start to metabolize, which results in collagen and elastin production for a youthful appearance.
