Sculptra
Sculptra
Getting the beautiful skin you want is a journey. But as time goes on, it can take more work to maintain. As you age, collagen production diminishes, and skin loses the same resiliency and fullness it had when you were young. However, there is an answer to this dilemma. Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that gradually replaces diminished collagen. The most common protein in the body is collagen and is used to form a framework to support cells and tissues. Sculptra results can last up to two years.
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid or PLLA collagen stimulator. The product is designed to help bring back the deep structure of the skin to diminish facial wrinkles. Sculptra works deep within the dermis to revitalize collagen production and helps you restore your skin’s inner volume and structure.
Sculptra triggers collagen strands that gradually increase the volume in your face and decrease the look of wrinkles and folds. Be patient. Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, and the fullness you are looking for takes time. This product is designed to make you look younger and fuller naturally.
Not all anti-aging treatments work the same. For example:
Creams including collagen do not totally penetrate the dermis, so topical treatments are effective only as a moisturizer.
Collagen supplements, when injected, there is still a question of if they work to build up collagen.
Toxins temporarily weak muscles to minimize frown lines, but the results only last a few months.
Fillers work immediately to fill in lines, wrinkles, and folds.
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Contraindicated if you are:
o Pregnant or Breastfeeding
o Have an active infection at site of treatment.
o Reaction to filler in the past
Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
Expect bruising and swelling that can last 2 weeks.
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible, for a period of 1 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort,
Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
Schedule your appointment(s) at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.
Reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or infection in the treatment area.
If you have a history of cold sores, please let your provider know, they may put you on an anti-viral medication prior to treatment.
Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
Results from the Sculptra injections can take up to 3-4 months to notice. Recommendation is 1 vial per decade of life
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Massage treated areas for 5 minutes 5 times a day for 5 days to distribute solution and help prevent nodule formation
Expect swelling and tenderness for 48 – 72 hours. After swelling subsides, the treatment area may appear to look like no treatment is done.
You may apply cold/ice packs to treated areas for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling.
Arnica gel may be used to massage the areas to help reduce bruising and swelling
Normal activities may be resumed immediately following treatment.
Makeup may be applied 12 hours after treatment.
Schedule your next appointment for 6 weeks to determine if additional treatments are needed. Most patients require multiple treatments to get desired goal.
Results last up to 2 - 3 years after initial treatment.
For best results, we recommend 1 vial for each decade of life.
Treatments can be done 6 weeks apart.
Please keep all follow up appointments
