Sculptra has several applications, from smoothing facial wrinkles to augmenting the cheeks. The final results of the treatment will easily last two years, but some people enjoy the final results of the treatment for five years.

Sculptra is better than fillers because Sculptra stimulates collagen production within the skin instead of simply adding volume or fullness to your skin like fillers do.

Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that helps to repair the underlying structure of the skin. This adds fullness to the face and diminishes the appearance of any wrinkles and fine lines. Sculptra is most commonly injected to reduce the appearance of smile lines, marionette lines, and wrinkles around the chin.

If you are choosing an experienced and skilled provider, it is safe to say that a Sculptra treatment is definitely worth it and it shows actual results.

No straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, exposure to extreme cold, or drinking alcoholic beverages for 24 hours following treatment. Please wait 2 weeks before any other aesthetic treatments. Cold packs may be applied to areas of swelling after injections.

Who Does Not Make a Good Candidate for Sculptra? Sculptra is not for you if you want to see instant results. People who have autoimmune problems should not consider this. Autoimmune problems include those who have multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and vasculitis.

Sculptra and a facelift are used to target different issues. A facelift will help to tighten loose skin and sagging of the lower face and neck. Sculptra is primarily used to add volume to areas of the face, which can sometimes provide some lifting to a small degree.

Most patients who are ideal candidates for Sculptra are aged 40 years and older, however, this may be a great age-reversing treatment for younger patients who have experienced volume loss in the face.

If you need immediate results for a special event or just don't want to wait, then Botox is the best choice. If you can wait however, and would like natural-looking results, than Sculptra that would be beneficial. Whatever your choice, speak with your doctor to find out what they think as well.

Sculptra injections are very tolerable. The injections cause mild, very temporary discomfort, and feel similar to a slight pinching sensation. A “pushing and pulling” sensation with some pressure is typically felt.

One treatment of Sculptra® Aesthetic is never recommended and will show little to no results. Typically, only one vial is needed per treatment, however, age and facial symmetry determine this and sometimes two vials are needed. Injections during the series are spaced about six weeks apart.

Generally speaking, most patients will require about 3-4 treatment sessions to achieve desired results. These treatment sessions are typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

You may expect to pay an average of $800 for each syringe. Depending on your goals, you may need multiple syringes in one session. Some providers suggest two syringes in one treatment.

Treatment with Sculptra can produce results that last 2-4 years. If further treatments are not done to maintain the result, the effect will gradually fade and the fullness produced will be lost. Your face should return to more or less what it looked like before the Sculptra.

Immediately after treatment, you will have some swelling giving your face a more volumized appearance. However, within a few days this swelling will go down, making it look as if you did not have anything done. Over the next few weeks your body will slowly begin to grow collagen.

When will I see results? Because Sculptra stimulates your own body to produce collagen, this process takes time, typically around 8-12 weeks.

It is often necessary to repeat the injections a few times over the course of three to four months to achieve desired results. These results can last for up to two year. The results of Sculptra are usually softer and more natural than other dermal injections.

Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre and post injection as they will increase your risk of bruising.

Yes, Sculptra will work for someone over 70. Sculptra is a great product for improving facial volume and collagen building, but for best results, I recommend using it in a combination depending on desired results.

Sculptra, a semi-permanent poly-L-lactic acid filler, can be suitable for both situations, offering correction of facial lipoatrophy in aging and youthful skin types by providing roundness and fullness to sagging or hallowed areas.

Sculptra provides a range of benefits for your skin including long-lasting skin tightening. You will get smooth and firm skin from the induction of collagen, a component of the skin that rebuilds and heals the skin while increasing its elasticity.

Massaging the treated area allows the product to be absorbed uniformly and prevent unwanted Sculptra lumps.