SCULPTRA® Facial Volume Treatments in Santa Monica, CA
WHAT IS SCULPTRA® AESTHETIC?
Sculptra® Aesthetic is a unique dermal filler designed to repair and replace natural collagen in areas of your face. Once injected, the active ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid, dissolves and creates new collagen to provide you with a natural appearance and firmer, more youthful skin.
Prior to being injected, this powder form of poly-L-lactic acid is mixed with sterile water and lidocaine and placed in areas of the face where volume and structure are lacking or lost.
Sculptra is made by Galderma, who makes other top brands at SkinCeuticals SkinLab Santa Monica including Dysport, and Restylane
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED WITH SCULPTRA?
Sculptra is a very versatile injectable treatment and can provide noticeable benefits in the following areas of the face and body:
- Cheeks
- Temples
- Perimeter of the face
- Jawline
- Neck
- Décolleté
- Buttocks (also known as an injectable BBL)
- Hips
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR A SCULPTRA AESTHETIC TREATMENT?
While greater collagen and volume loss is experienced and noticeable with age, all patients can benefit from Sculptra. For patients in their late 20’s and 30’s who may have minimal volume loss but desire a more balance facial structure and shape, Sculptra® is a great option for volume correction. For our patients in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, more product or number of Sculptra sessions may be recommended by our expert injector to achieve your desired results. If you’re interested in learning if you are a candidate, please schedule your complimentary consultation with our expert Santa Monica injector to see if you are a candidate.
WHAT MAKES SCULPTRA DIFFERENT FROM OTHER DERMAL FILLERS?
Unlike Juvederm® and Restylane®, Sculptra® is unique due to it’s mechanism of action and duration of results. Sculptra is formulated with poly-L-lactic acid, while traditional HA dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid. Sculptra®, instead of providing immediate volume, works to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production process for gradual, more natural-looking results and can last up to two years versus the traditional 6 months of an HA dermal filler.
YOUR SCULPTRA TREATMENT: WHAT TO EXPECT
YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION
During a Sculptra consultation, our expert injector will perform a medical examination, discuss your unique facial anatomy, and uncover your aesthetic treatment goals to determine if Sculptra is right for you. Our Santa Monica injector will also go over the expected results, potential risks, and costs associated with Sculptra injections, answering any questions or concerns you might have, and provide you with a personalized treatment plan to help you safely and effectively achieve your desired results.
TREATMENT PREPARATIONS
To prepare for your Sculptra treatment, please avoid consuming alcohol or taking blood thinners, NSAIDs, vitamin E, and fish oil supplements for at least a week prior to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling. Arrive at your appointment well-hydrated and discuss any last-minute concerns or questions with your provider.
WHAT CAN SCULPTRA TREATMENTS ACHIEVE?
SANTA MONICA FACIAL REJUVENATION WITH SCULPTRA®
Sculptra was first FDA-approved in 2009 for the treatment of deep facial wrinkles and folds. Since then, it has been successfully used to correct several common signs of aging, including:
- Restoration of facial volume lost from to aging or illness
- Filling in the hollows in the cheeks or temples
- Treating deep lines, folds, and creases to restore a youthful appearance
Once injected, your Sculptra® treatment will work by enhancing the production of new collagen in the skin for up to two years from the time of your injection. That new collagen, in turn, firms the skin, improves and restores volume, increases skin thickness, and creates an overall improvement in skin texture.
While our injector will traditionally use lighter hyaluronic acid fillers to treat fine lines, Sculptra® may be recommended to treat deeper facial wrinkles such as nasolabial folds, or laugh lines on the face.
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Results with Sculptra are not immediate noticeable and may take a few months to peak. For more immediate results, ask our expert Santa Monica injector about adding a Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler to your treatment plan.
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