FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DOES SCULPTRA WORK?
Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, which is an average of three injection sessions over a few months can last more than two years.*
Unlike traditional fillers that are used for filling specific parts of the face, like nasolabial, lips, and undereye, sculptra Aesthetics addresses volume loss from deep fat and bone loss throughout the face. The real signs of aging come from this deep loss of volume which in a young person is what supports the facial structures. And as we age and lose this deep volume we see the facial structures falling down and looking hollow and wrinkled. This is the true sign of aging. So sculptra is injected in a deep plane in the temples, chin, medial cheeks, and nasolabial areas and in a more superficial level in the lateral cheeks and jaw area. These injections are done based on the individual's needs. The treatment can last up to 3 years.*
Sculptra Aesthetic is a collagen stimulator
Sculptra Aesthetic is indicated for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles which are treated with the appropriate injection technique in healthy people
Replaces lost collagen in the area of treatment
Sculptra can gradually give you a more youthful looking appearance without making you look like you’ve had work done
Offers results that can last more than two years*
Does not contain human, animal, or bacterial components
Does not require allergy testing prior to treatment
Does not involve lasers or incisions
Sculptra is absorbed naturally by the body
DOES THE SCULPTRA INJECTION HURT?
A very tiny needle is all that is needed for the Sculptra procedure. Some patients report minor and temporary discomfort from the Sculptra injection.
HOW LONG DO SCULPTRA RESULTS LAST?
The injection component, which is made from poly-L-lactic acid, actually activates your own body to rebuild and replace the collagen that is lost as we age. It gets your own skin working for that glow. So it takes about 21 days to see the full results after each treatment. Sculpra is not an instant fix, more of a longer lasting way to improve your appearance. But results can last for up to three years!
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE?
If you look in the mirror and long for a more fuller youthful look, especially around the cheeks and above the lips, you may be a good candidate for Sculptra. If you desire to fill in lines and wrinkles in a more natural, long-lasting way, you may be a good candidate for Sculpra. Also, if you have experienced dramatic weight loss and your facial skin has been showing it badly, that makes you an excellent candidate for Sculptra. But, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or younger than 18? Sculptra is not for you.