What is Sculptra?

Say goodbye to wrinkles and hello to firmer skin with Sculptra!

Sculptra is an injectable treatment that gradually produces continuous improvements in skin tone, firmness, and elasticity by triggering increased production of collagen, a natural substance that supports skin cells at the structural level. Sculptra increases fullness and volume in skin cells, while gradually reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

How does Sculptra work?

Increased collagen production produces younger-looking skin!

Sculptra is formulated as a thick gel that gradually and naturally improves skin tone for several months following treatment, fortifying the skin through increased collagen production and producing firmer, smoother, younger-looking skin. Sculptra improves skin volume and texture, while adding contour and definition to facial areas where the aging process and exposure to the elements have resulted in a flattened, sunken, or sagging appearance. Sculptra augments facial volume and restores firmness to sagging skin without plastic surgery. You may also combine Sculptra with other dermal injectables, or use it to enhance surgical procedures for a more dramatic facial improvement.

Sculptra Benefits

Thanks to its unique viscosity, Sculptra treatments often yield longer lasting results than other dermal fillers. One treatment typically produces smooth, firm results for up to two years or more.

To learn more about the benefits of Sculptra and what it can do for you, contact our office Houston Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, proudly serving residents of Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, and neighboring communities in Texas.

FAQ

What’s the difference between fillers and neurotoxins?

Neurotoxins or neuromodulators help reduce frown, forehead, and crow’s feet lines in the upper region of the face. Fillers add volume to help soften and smooth wrinkles and folds in the lower regions of the face

What is the RHA® Collection?

The RHA® Collection is Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (HA) dermal fillers designed for facial dynamics. The collection represents the latest advancement in HA technology in more than a decade. The RHA® Collection uses a gentle manufacturing process to more closely resemble the natural HA in the skin. The RHA® Collection offers four HA-filler formulations. RHA Redensity™ is a weightless filler that smooths delicate lipstick lines. RHA® 2 and RHA® 3 offer elegant and refined smoothing for those seeking a soft, natural look in wrinkles and folds. RHA® 3 also enhances lip fullness and definition. Lastly, RHA® 4 provides natural volume for deeper dynamic wrinkles and folds.

Why is a dynamic filler important?

Areas treated by HA fillers can go back to their original shape after being altered, stretched, bent, or compressed. Fillers need to have a high level of resilience because they are used in dynamic areas of the face, such as around the mouth. With all of the micromovements we make throughout the day like smiling, laughing, and talking, it’s important to have a dynamic filler that can adapt and be resilient to the movements in the face. The RHA® Collection is specifically designed for facial dynamics and a natural look at rest and in motion.

When will I see results and how long will they last?

Dermal filler injection results are immediate. The results from the RHA® Collection of fillers can typically last up to 15 months in wrinkles and folds and 1 year in lipstick lines. The RHA® Collection is widely studied. The clinical effectiveness and safety of RHA® 2, RHA® 3, and RHA® 4 were shown in two 15-month studies for wrinkles and folds. The clinical effectiveness and safety of RHA® 3 in the lips was shown in a 12-month study in which nearly 1/2 of participants had increased lip fullness at 1 year. The clinical effectiveness and safety of RHA Redensity™ were shown in a 12-month study for lipstick lines—in which 2/3 of participants still had lipstick-line improvement at 12 months.

What is it like to get injected with dermal fillers?

When receiving the RHA® Collection, your provider may first numb the area with a local anesthetic. He/she will then inject the filler into the desired area using a fine needle, which most people say feels like a pinch. After the injection is complete, you may experience some redness or swelling in the treatment area for a few days. You may also notice some bruising around the injection site. These common side effects are temporary and should go away within 7-10 days.

What is Sculptra?

As the first—and original—injectable collagen stimulator containing microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA), Sculptra helps restore facial skin structure, which may provide long-lasting skin improvement.

When will I see my results with Sculptra?

Most clinical study participants saw results as soon as 1 month, with sustained results for up to 2 years. Work with your aesthetics professional on a treatment plan. Typical treatment is 3 sessions spaced at least 3 to 4 weeks apart.1-3

What should I do after my treatment with Sculptra?

Massage the treated area to evenly distribute Sculptra. A good rule of thumb is 5-5-5: Massage the injected area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days in a row

Which areas does Sculptra treat?

Sculptra is used to correct shallow-to-deep wrinkles and folds on the face.1 Administered with the appropriate injection technique from a trained specialist, Sculptra is clinically approved for: Cheek wrinkles Deep folds between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds), also called “smile lines” Lines framing the mouth (marionette lines) Chin wrinkles

How soon can I use make up after my treatment with Sculptra?

If there are no complications, you may apply makeup several hours after treatment. Be sure to consult your doctor after treatment.

Sculptra

What is Sculptra?

Say goodbye to wrinkles and hello to firmer skin with Sculptra!

How does Sculptra work?

Sculptra Benefits

FAQ

What’s the difference between fillers and neurotoxins?

What is the RHA® Collection?

Why is a dynamic filler important?

When will I see results and how long will they last?

What is it like to get injected with dermal fillers?

What is Sculptra?

When will I see my results with Sculptra?

What should I do after my treatment with Sculptra?

Which areas does Sculptra treat?

How soon can I use make up after my treatment with Sculptra?

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