Sculptra
Sculptra is a long lasting dermal filler mainly used to restore volume in the aging face.
Is Sculptra a natural substance?
The ingredients of Sculptra are natural occurring in your body. Even better, these substances stimulate your own body's collagen to create a very long lasting result even after the original Sculptra has been degraded by the body.
How long does Sculptra last?
Studies show that the results from Sculptra can last 2-3 years or more.
How is Sculptra injected?
Sculptra is injected like other fillers. However it's goal is to create a volumized face and just not go after a wrinkle or two. Typical areas injected are the temples, mid upper cheek, the depression in front of the ears and lower cheek, marionette and chin area, and the upper smile line. It is not used near the eye or mouth area. It is injected in a series of 3 treatments, separated by at least 6 weeks. You will see immediate results from the injection which will go back to your baseline in 24-48 hours. Gradually over the next 6 weeks, you will stimulate collagen and your body will create the natural correction. Remember, full correction usually takes about 3 treatments (5-6 vials).
I have heard that Sculptra can cause bumps or nodules, is this true?
Sculptra has evolved over the years. It has now been FDA approved for 10 years. In the early years, there were problems with nodules. This was due to several factors. First, the concentration of Sculptra was 3 times what it is today. (You are still getting the same amount of Sculptra today, just in a more dilute suspension). Second, experience has shown that injecting around the eyes and mouth has a much higher incidence of nodules, so those areas are no longer injected. Third, wherever possible, the injections are being done deeply, along the bone, so as to minimize visible nodules. At this point, the risk of nodules is similar as to any other filler on the market (Restylane, Juvederm).