Sculptra

Sculptra is an injectable treatment that stimulates your skin’s natural collagen production, gradually restoring volume and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Harness your Own Natural Collagen with Sculptra

Sculptra is a unique injectable that works subtly and gradually over time. By stimulating your body’s own collagen production, Sculptra can help smooth out wrinkles, restore volume, and improve skin quality, while providing natural-looking and long-lasting results.

Benefits of Sculptra:

  • Natural collagen stimulation: Boosts your skin's own collagen production for a gradual, natural-looking effect.
  • Long-lasting results: Results can last up to two years or more.
  • Minimally invasive: Non-surgical treatment with minimal downtime.
  • Subtle enhancement: Gradual improvements that look natural, not overdone.
  • Versatile treatment areas: Works pan-facially to improve different areas.

What is Sculptra?

Sculptra is a Health Canada and FDA approved injectable biostimulator designed to gradually replace lost collagen, one of the underlying causes of facial aging. Unlike traditional fillers that simply add volume, Sculptra works by stimulating the skin's natural collagen production, helping to restore structural support to the face over time. This process delivers a more youthful appearance that develops subtly and naturally.

How Does Sculptra Work?

Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible and biodegradable substance that has been used in medical applications for decades. When injected into the skin, PLLA microspheres stimulate the body's natural collagen production. As the collagen rebuilds, it restores volume and smooths out wrinkles, redistributes tissue to help lift, and smooths out wrinkles and folds, giving the face a rejuvenated appearance.

Treatment Areas for Sculptra

  • Cheeks: Restore volume and enhance cheek contours for a lifted, youthful look.
  • Temples: Fill in hollow temples for a balanced facial appearance. Sculptra in the temples has also been shown to help lift eyelid skin.
  • Jawline: Improve definition and reduce sagging along the jawline.
  • Nasolabial folds: Smooth the lines running from the nose to the mouth.
  • Lower face: Enhance chin/jawline contours as well as soften marionette lines. Sculptra can address multiple signs of aging in the lower face.
  • Body: Sculptra can be used for body contouring and skin tightening. We use it commonly to soften sleep lines and wrinkles on the chest, wrinkled skin on the inner aspect of the arms and knees, loose skin on the abdomen (post-partum or post-weight loss), to treat cellulite and dimpled skin on the thighs and buttock, and for volume augmentation of the buttock. Sculptra as a treatment is affectionately known as “spanx for the skin."

What to Expect During Your Sculptra Treatment

A typical Sculptra treatment involves injections spaced at least 4-6 weeks apart. The number of sessions required depends on the individual’s facial structure and desired results. While some patients may be happy after a single session, others may require 2-4 sessions. Each session typically lasts about 30 minutes. Most patients experience minimal downtime, with the possibility of mild swelling, bruising or redness at the injection sites that resolves within a few days to a week or so. Because Sculptra works gradually, the results become noticeable over several weeks or months, offering a subtle, natural enhancement.

Longevity of Results

The results of Sculptra can last up to two years or more, making it one of the longest-lasting injectable treatments available. The longevity of the results is a direct result of your body's own natural collagen. Because of how long it lasts Sculptra can be a great option for those seeking long-term improvement in their facial contours and overall appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Sculptra treatments will I need?

Most patients require a series of one to four treatments, spaced at least 4-6 weeks apart, to achieve optimal results. However, the exact number of sessions will depend on your specific needs and desired outcome.

When will I see results from Sculptra?

Results from Sculptra develop gradually as your body produces new collagen. You may start to notice changes after a few weeks, with full results appearing after several months.

How long do the results of Sculptra last?

The effects of Sculptra can last up to two years or more, depending on factors such as age, skin condition, etc.

Is there any downtime after Sculptra injections?

You may experience some redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites, but these side effects typically subside within a few days to a week.

Is Sculptra safe?

Yes, Sculptra is Health Canada and FDA-approved and has a proven safety profile. It uses biocompatible materials that are gradually absorbed by the body over time.

Can Sculptra be combined with other treatments?

Absolutely. Sculptra can be combined with other injectable treatments, such as Botox, fillers, lasers, or other devices to enhance overall facial rejuvenation.

Who is a good candidate for Sculptra?

Sculptra can be a good option for a majority of patients. It is ideal for individuals who want to stimulate collagen to enhance facial features in a natural, gradual way.

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