Sculptra Treatment
* Before & After results may vary from person to person.
FREE SKIN BOOSTER
when you treat with Sculptra (Valued at $600)
**Receive 1 syringe of Skinboosters when you purchase 2 vials of Sculptra. The type of Skinbooster will be selected by the provider based on each client’s individual needs. Offer valid until October 31st, 2024, or while supplies last. Details in clinic.
From deep wrinkles and creases to uneven texture and tone, it’s inevitable: our skin naturally changes with age, something brought on by collagen loss. Collagen is produced by the human body. Kind of like scaffolding, it’s the structure that gives our skin its bounce and firmness and is a necessary protein for skin, muscle, and bone health. Over time, however, collagen production slows, causing a loss in elasticity and sagging skin.
By the age of 45, in fact, most people may have up to 25% collagen loss*. This, along with environmental factors, like sun exposure, can lead to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and folds. Creams and supplements may claim to activate collagen production, but the only real way to stimulate it is to target it at the source. That’s why if you’re looking to get a smoother skin texture, there’s no more effective solution than targeting it at the source—below the dermal layer. That’s where a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment like Sculptra® comes in.
*Shuster S et al. Br J Dermatol 1975:93:639-643
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra® is an injectable and is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible synthetic substance. Rather than delivering instant volume like an HA dermal filler, Sculptra® stimulates the body’s own collagen production. When injected into the skin, Sculptra® penetrates deep into the dermal layers. The PLLA micro-particles function as a catalyst for collagen regeneration. Over time, this enhanced collagen production leads to a natural-looking enhancement of the skin’s structure, reducing the appearance of aging. The versatility of Sculptra® has significantly contributed to its popularity. It effectively treats aesthetic concerns like deep lines, folds, and wrinkles, and it’s also used as a non-surgical cheek augmentation treatment to improve volume loss in the face.
Facial contouring non-surgical options like Sculptra® seem to have taken the medical aesthetics world by storm. This product is an injectable that acts as a collagen stimulator to use your body’s natural processes to rejuvenate and enhance your skin. These factors make it a highly sought-after alternative to its more invasive cosmetic counterparts.
As previously mentioned, collagen is a key structural component under the skin that gives shape to the face, keeping skin looking full and firm. Over time, our bodies make less collagen, and our skin loses its elasticity and volume. But, innovative treatments like the Sculptra®, have been specifically formulated to address these concerns. Unlike anything else currently available on the market, Sculptra® is a medical aesthetic injectable that stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, helping it regain its elasticity and suppleness.
Am I a good candidate for Sculptra?
Curious about whether Sculptra® is right for you, based on what you’ve read so far? The only way to know for sure is by booking a consultation with a Victoria Park Medispa expert. At your appointment, they will help you determine whether a natural collagen stimulator treatment is the best option for you
What can I expect during my treatment?
Sculptra treatments are very similar to any other injectable treatments. They can take anywhere between 30-60 minutes, during which Sculptra is expertly injected into target areas. Because Sculptra is a bio-stimulator it works best when injected into the deeper layers under the surface of the skin. Following your injections, your provider will then massage the product into the face to ensure even distribution.
Once the Poly-L-lactic acid-based formula kick-starts your body’s natural collagen production. This surplus of collagen then acts as a support system, bringing back strength and elasticity to your skin. This gives it a refreshed revitalized look, the way it was in your younger years.
- Sculptra is injected into the deep dermis or subcutaneous layer.
- Sculptra contains particles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that help stimulate your skin to produce collagen. As a result, the injected volume helps fill out the wrinkles and/or correct volume defects.
- Over time, the PLLA particles are degraded, but the collagen deposits remain and provide gradual, long-lasting improvements of wrinkles and volume defects.
What is the difference between Sculptra and Dermal Fillers like Juvederm and Restylane?
Wondering about the difference between Sculptra® and dermal fillers? One of the distinguishing characteristics of Sculptra® is its ability to initiate a renewed collagen production process that occurs naturally in your body. This is fundamentally different from traditional dermal fillers, which introduce volume directly and immediately.
In contrast, Sculptra works gradually for a natural look, and can be considered a type of long-lasting dermal filler solution. This is because its effects can be observed for over two years after treatment.
What can I expect after my treatment?
Results from your Sculptra® treatment may not be visible immediately in the hours after treatment—but don’t worry. Recovery time for collagen stimulators is fairly quick. After about six to eight weeks, you’ll be delighted by how refreshed and natural your treatment looks. The best part? Your results will last for roughly two years’ time.
There’s no downtime following Sculptra treatment. Most patients feel completely comfortable returning to work and their regular activities immediately following their treatment. You can expect some minimal swelling or redness, but this will heal quickly, within 24-48 hours of your treatment. You may have some minimal bruising, discomfort and/or tenderness, which could last for up to two weeks.
You will need to avoid extensive sun exposure for several days following your treatment, and you will also need to massage the treatment area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. Your Victoria Park Medispa injector will discuss the best way to take care of the area with you following your treatment.
Unlike HA fillers, Sculptra works as a stimulatory filler, it will take some time before you see the results of your treatment, usually anywhere between 3-6 months following your first treatment. Sculptra promotes the production of collagen and elastin in your body, encouraging your body to build new connective structures, which is why typically you won’t see results immediately following your treatment. It takes time for your body to produce the natural elements that will give you a long-lasting result.
We typically recommend anywhere between 1-3 initial treatments for optimal results and your results will noticeably improve following each session, your best results being visible a few weeks after your final one. These results will only continue to improve over the months following your final treatment.
Non-invasive and non-surgical Sculptra® injections are a highly effective treatment option and may be an option for anyone looking to:
- Reduce facial wrinkles
- Find solutions for fine lines on their cheeks that don’t necessarily involve dermal fillers
- Improve facial volume without surgery
- Are curious about treatments for aging skin
- Are wondering about cheek volume restoration
- And want to maintain a youthful skin appearance or enhance their facial features naturally
- Would prefer to find an alternate solution to injectable fillers for their deep wrinkles
Beyond improving facial volume without surgery, Sculptra® can also be injected in the following regions:
- The cheeks
- Temples
- Chin
- Jawline
- Buttocks
While Sculptra® is incredibly versatile, it’s worth noting that it is not recommended for use in some areas where the dermis is thin. We’ll likely suggest other treatments for your forehead, eyes, and lips, due to its specific properties and the way it works to stimulate collagen.
How many Sculptra treatments are needed?
On average, 3-5 sessions at 4-6 week intervals are needed. The number of treatment sessions you require will depend on various factors, such as your age, how deep your wrinkles are, and the areas you wish to treat. At your initial treatment, your Sculptra® your provider will determine with you how many treatments may be required. It is important to return for all treatment sessions as instructed to get the maximum effect.
Sculptra® treatment effects differ from person to person. In many cases, treatment results can last for up to 2 years. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effect. Sculptra® achieves its full effect over several weeks, but the visible results will last longer. When Sculptra® is first injected, you may notice an immediate plumping effect that occurs from the liquid that was injected. This is NOT Sculptra’s collagen-rebuilding effect. This immediate plumping effect will disappear over the first few days. The original skin depression may even initially reappear. This does NOT mean that Sculptra® is not working. To the contrary, Sculptra® is discreetly doing its job, and the depression will start to diminish again as the treatment induces the formation of new collagen.
Post Treatment Care Instructions
To ensure the success of the gradual, long-lasting effect of Sculptra®, it is important that you comply with the aftercare instructions provided after every Sculptra® treatment session.
Here are a few easy things you will need to do after each session.
- Have an ice pack ready. Apply an ice pack to the treated area intermittently within the first 24 hours after treatment to minimize swelling and bruising. Avoid direct contact of the ice pack with the skin; try wrapping it in a clean washcloth. This can be done 2 to 5 times daily for 5 minutes at a time for 1 to 3 days or until the swelling has completely resolved.
- Give yourself a massage. Thoroughly massage the treated area in a circular fashion for 5 minutes, 5 times daily for 5 days after each treatment session. This will help provide an even distribution of Sculptra® and ensure a natural-looking correction. Use a moisturizing cream to help reduce the friction on the skin surface during massage.
- Avoid excess sunlight and UV exposure. Minimize exposure of the treated area to excessive sun or ultraviolet light until any initial swelling and redness have disappeared. If laser treatment, chemical peeling or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered after treatment with Sculptra®, there is a possible risk of eliciting an inflammatory reaction at the implant site. This also applies if Sculptra® is administered before the skin has healed completely after such a procedure.
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