THE MORE NATURAL “FILLER”
Sculptra Aesthetic is an FDA-approved facial injectable treatment that helps boost the skin’s own natural collagen production to restore its inner structure. Sculptra is a unique type of facial injectable that works differently from traditional fillers. While fillers immediately add volume to the face, Sculptra gradually stimulates collagen production to restore facial volume over time. This results in a natural-looking, more youthful appearance that can last up to two years.
All About Collagen:
Collagen is a strong, flexible fibrous type of protein that is found throughout our bodies. It acts as skin’s support structure or scaffolding that helps maintain skin’s shape.
As we age, we lose collagen, and the skin’s inner structure is weakened, reducing its ability to maintain elasticity and moisture. Gradually, skin loses its youthful bounce, leading to lines, wrinkles, and folds, as well as a loss of skin volume and support.
Think of collagen like springs in a mattress. Over time, the springs weaken and the mattress on top starts to sag and crease. Similar changes in our skin happen as a result of both natural aging and sun exposure.
Sculptra works subtly and gradually over time within the deep, dermis layer of the skin, correcting shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds such as smile lines for a more youthful-looking appearance.
Sculptra
$750 per vial
Sculptra is an injectable cosmetic treatment made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible and biodegradable material that has been used for many years in surgical products.
Sculptra is different from hyaluronic acid fillers because it helps treat an underlying cause of facial volume loss—the reduction of collagen. Traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers work immediately upon injection to fill in lines, wrinkles and folds.
Sculptra is made from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production over time, helping to reinforce skin’s inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging.
Results from Sculptra are gradual and will typically become more noticeable over a period of a few months, as the collagen production stimulated by the treatment gradually improves the skin’s volume and texture. Most patients will see visible results after their second or third treatment, with the final outcome lasting up to 2 years.
The fluid that is injected with Sculptra does cause some immediate plumping that can last for a few days, but this is not the same as the long-term results that Sculptra provides.
Sculptra treatments can last up to 2 years, depending on the number of treatments and the individual patient’s response.
Sculptra is also known for its versatility, as it can be used in many areas of the face, including the temples, cheeks, and jawline, to achieve a more balanced and youthful-looking facial contour. Sculptra can also be used to address concerns on other areas of the body, such as the hands.
The number of Sculptra treatments you will need depends on the severity of the volume loss in the targeted area and your desired results. Generally, patients require two to three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart.
The number of Sculptra vials you will need depends on the area of the face (or body) you want to treat and the amount of volume loss you are experiencing. During your consultation, your GLO BAR provider will create a customized treatment plan for you and give you an estimate of the number of vials you will need for optimal results. A general guideline is 1 vial of Sculptra per decade of age (for example, a patient in her 40s may expect to receive 4 vials).
Sculptra typically has no downtime, but some patients may experience swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site for a few days.
The injections may cause some discomfort, but are generally tolerated well. Lidocaine is mixed with Sculptra to minimize any discomfort.
