This is an article by Dr Isabelle Yeoh on Sculptra; a new filler that can enhance hollow cheeks and can give you a fresh, natural look.
As we get older we tend to lose fat in our face. This causes a sunken and sometimes depressed look. A new filler called Sculptra can help with this problem. It helps to restore lost facial volume and will give your face a natural facelift.
What is Sculptra exactly?
It is a cosmetic injectable filler made of poly-L-Lactic acid, a form of Alphahydroxy acid, that is capable of stimulating the body’s own collagen production. Hollow cheeks will become fuller, and wrinkles and lines on the face are smoothed out. It is an FDA approved product that will result in a more youthful and lifted appearance. It is most commonly used to:
- Naturally volumize hollow or flattened cheeks
- Better define the jawline
- Fill hollow temples
- Firm up the “depressed” chin
- Soften nasolabial and marionette folds
- Achieve a natural facelift
How is Sculptra different from other fillers?
There are 2 major differences: Sculptra will stimulate YOUR OWN facial collagen production and therefore will increase dermal thickness and firm up your skin naturally and it lasts longer than conventional cosmetic fillers (up to 2 years).
Who can use Sculptra?
Sculptra is suitable for everyone that wants to enhance their facial features through adding volume or smoothing out wrinkles. Those who are pregnant or have any kind of bleeding disorder or who are taking blood thinning drugs should avoid the treatment.
What are the side effects like?
Some immediate side effects may include bruising, skin redness and swelling which disappear within 2 to 6 days. Medium to long term side effects include small lumps. These tend to resolve spontaneously with minimal intervention. They tend not to occur if proper dilution and injection techniques are observed. Most patients are able to resume normal activities within 24-48 hours. The immediate volume effect is related to the volume of water injected and this disappears within 72 hours.
What kind of results can you expect after a Sculptra treatment?
There is a natural increase in dermal skin thickness which begins to take place over the first 4 weeks after injection. This continues to increase over the next 6 months and persists for up to 2 years. It takes 2-3 months after the last treatment to see the full results, as it works by building your own collagen.
Is it painful and how many treatments do I need to get desired results?
Most patients find the discomfort very tolerable and better than expected. The number of treatments required is dependent on your specific needs but 2-4 is the average number of treatments required for optimal results. Results last for up to 2 years. In general most patients have a positive experience with high satisfaction rates, as they see a natural improvement in their looks that lasts for a long time.
If you want to find out more about Sculptra please view IYAC’s profile or visit the IYAC Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Clinic website .
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