Sculptra Aesthetic works to replace lost collagen in a
series of treatments administered by a Sculptra Aesthetic trained physician. On
average, three injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months. The
number of injection sessions and the number of injections per session vary from
person to person. Within the deep dermis, your skin's structure is reinforced
as Sculptra Aesthetic helps to replace lost collagen. This reinforced collagen
structure provides a foundation that gradually restores the look of fullness of
your shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds* that has been depleted over
time. Sculptra Aesthetic is different because it gradually and subtly corrects
these facial wrinkles. This can provide a refined, more youthful looking
appearance that can last more than two years. Safety and effectiveness of Sculptra
Aesthetic have not been evaluated in areas other than nasolabial wrinkles and
folds in clinical trials.
As with all injectables, patients experience mild to moderate discomfort with the injection, and bruising is a risk.
Sculptra differs from other injectables in that it can cause bumps. These bumps are the result of too much collagen formation. In the last several years, techniques have evolved so that these bumps, should they occur, are small. They typically cannot be seen, only felt. And, they typically go away by themselves after a few months.
Newer techniques include reconstituting the product at least 48 hours in advance, using a more dilute concentration, and fanning the product (so as not to put too much in a single area).
Sculptra achieves longlasting, natural results. It works better than any other product for filling the periphery of the face (temples, submalar hollows, enhancing the jaw).
Newer techniques include reconstituting the product at least 48 hours in advance, using a more dilute concentration, and fanning the product (so as not to put too much in a single area).
Sculptra achieves longlasting, natural results. It works better than any other product for filling the periphery of the face (temples, submalar hollows, enhancing the jaw).
The Sculptra
Procedure:
During the procedure your doctor will use a water soluble
pencil to outline a grid that is perpendicular and parallel to the nasolabial
fold. This helps the doctor properly assess where the injections should go for
maximum effect. Again, this procedure shows effects gradually, as the body
begins to absorb the material and produce collagen, so proper targeting of the
injections is essential.
Massage is a vital part of the process. The doctor will massage the injection sites after each series of
three to four injections. This helps distribute the product more evenly
underneath the skin to allow for better absorption into the deeper skin layers.
An important two minute massage also takes place after the injection session,
and is done with a facial moisturizer.
Patients are advised to massage the area that was treated for five
minutes as well after the procedure is complete. This should be d
Sculptra® is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. Sculptra® provides an increase in skin thickness. The results will be visible within the first few treatment sessions and will last for 2 years or more.The doctor will determine the number of treatment sessions that will obtain the best result. After the first treatment session, your plastic surgeon will want to reexamine you in two weeks. He/she will then assess if you need additional treatments. It is common for patients with extreme facial fat loss to require three to six sessions.
In a clinical study the treatment results lasted for up to two years after the first treatment session, in most patients. Touch up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effects.
Your plastic surgeon will advise you to massage the treated area (a few times a day) for several days after the treatment. Additionally, an icepack may be applied after the treatment to help any swelling.one about five times each day for a period of five days after treatment
Also, keep in mind that because of how Sculptra works, the
wrinkles and facial depressions can actually reappear shortly after the
procedure. This is because Sculptra Aesthetic fills wrinkles with small beads
of PLLA, which is the substance that eventually leads to collagen production. As part of the process, the beads biodegrade
into the body to stimulate collagen, but this will also cause the wrinkles to
temporarily come back until the body has produced more collagen.
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