Sculptra Injections
Sculptra is a marvelous new addition to a host of soft tissue and wrinkle
fillers offered by Allure Aesthetics.
Sculptra is injected into the subcutaneous fat layers below the skin. When
Sculptra is injected it causes the skin layers to thicken giving the skin a
more youthful plump appearance. Sculptra literally fills folds, indentations
and facial depressions.
Sculptra is Poly-L-Lactic Acid. Sculptra is biocompatible, meaning it is something that is
easily broken down by the body. Because Sculptra is biocompatible and contains
the same material used in dissolvable stitches and soft tissue implants for many
years, Sculptra Injections do not require a skin test prior to your Sculptra Treatments.
That means that you can have your Sculptra Treatment during your initial office visit.
Sculptra can be injected into areas where loss of facial fat (Lipodystrophy) has
caused depressions, irregularities and folds. Sculptra replaces the volume from
the fatty tissue loss that can occur with weight loss, medication use or as a
result of various disease states. Sculptra can also be used to fill in the
Nasolabial Folds (folds from the corners of the nose to the mouth) for a more
youthful appearance.
 It should be noted however, that Sculptra works a little differently than other
types of soft-tissue fillers. When most other fillers are injected, there is
an immediate filling and plumping effect. This effect then decreases over time.
In the case of Sculptra, the Sculptra crystals are suspended in an injectable l
iquid. When Sculptra is injected, there is an immediate plumping effect that
occurs from the liquid that was injected. This liquid and any minor swelling
that occurs from the Sculptra Injection will disappear in the next several days!
That's important to understand. The plumping effects of the Sculptra take
several weeks to see the final effect. Once the initial liquid is gone, some
people may believe that the Sculptra didn't work and seek further correction
to the area. The Sculptra is working. It just takes several weeks for the
Sculptra crystals to reach their full plumping effects.
It's important not to use Sculptra to over-correct the fold or depression.
It's better to repeat the Sculptra Injection in 6-8 weeks if further plumping
is desired. The cost of Sculptra will vary on the amount used and the
complexity of the designed injected area. Sculptra has been shown to last
2 years in reported company studies. Sculptra
is a wonderful way to plump up areas of the face that appear sallow, hollow or
gaunt from loss of supporting fatty tissue.
Treatment Areas
Sculptra skin rejuvenation treatment is used for:
- Deep folds between the nose and mouth
- Wrinkles around the mouth
- Fine lines on cheeks/chin
- Jowl droop to lift and tighten skin
- Forehead frown lines
Side Effects
Sculptra has minimal discomfort
and can be done as an office visit. It is safe, fast, and very economical when
compared to other deep soft tissue fillers. As with any injection, there may be some swelling, redness or bruising for a
few days after an injection of Sculptra. Patients occasionally experience other
visible side effects, such as the appearance of tiny lumps or nodules under the
skin that may settle over time. You are encouraged to massage the area
afterwards to reduce side effects.
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