Sculptra
What is Sculptra
Sculptra is an injectable biostimulator made from poly-L-lactic acid that acts as a natural collagen stimulator. It is used in aesthetic medicine to restore volume and improve skin texture in a subtle and natural way. It is biocompatible, absorbable and safe.
What is Sculptra used for?
Sculptra treatment boosts collagen production, which helps restore the volume lost over time. It also hydrates the skin, improves the appearance of wrinkles and facial folds and provides firmness in the lower third of the face by reducing sagging and enhancing skin texture with gradual results. It is ideal for treating the neck, décolleté, arms and legs, as well as reducing cellulite and enhancing the contour of the buttocks.
Benefits
Sculptra is a powerful non-surgical option with longer-lasting results compared to other biostimulators for treating signs of aging. It gradually promotes the natural production of collagen that improves skin firmness, helps reduce wrinkles and enhances contour in both facial and body areas.
“It is ideal for improving skin quality. It is used on the cheekbones and the neck to reduce a double chin and in procedures to minimize cellulite in areas such as the buttocks,” explains Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda, specialist in aesthetic medicine.
Duration
The amount of product or number of sessions will depend on the patient’s initial condition and treatment goals. In most cases, results can still be visible even two years after the application.
In that sense, some patients may require 2 or 3 sessions spaced several weeks apart, depending on the intended goal.
Application process
Needles or cannulas are required to deliver the product into the treatment area. The number of sessions is determined by Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda, specialist in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, after evaluation. The procedure is performed in a medical environment under proper aseptic conditions and after the patient signs an informed consent form.
Expectations
Sculptra results are progressive and long-lasting, with high satisfaction rates among patients seeking natural skin rejuvenation and improved facial and body contours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the face look after Sculptra?
The face will gradually appear more rejuvenated due to the natural production of collagen. Wrinkles will be less noticeable and the skin will look firmer with more defined contours, if that has been the goal of the treatment.
How many Sculptra sessions are needed?
Between 2 and 3 Sculptra sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
When does Sculptra start to show results?
The effects of Sculptra become visible over the following weeks due to its gradual and long-lasting action, as this biostimulator improves and transforms the skin’s texture over time.
What should you avoid after Sculptra?
There should be no direct sun exposure or activities that generate intense heat such as physical exercise or humid environments for at least the first 4 or 5 days after the application to reduce the risk of increased swelling or bruising.
Where is Sculptra injected in the face?
It can be applied to different areas of the face to treat volume loss and improve the appearance of wrinkles and deep folds such as the temples (frontal or temporal region), cheeks, lower third of the face, jawline and chin.
How is Sculptra activated?
Sculptra becomes active once it is injected into the skin, where the poly-L-lactic acid gradually stimulates collagen production, restoring volume and skin structure from within.
How long does Sculptra last in the buttocks?
Contouring the shape of the buttocks with Sculptra can last up to two years, with annual maintenance sessions.
Contraindications
Sculptra is contraindicated in patients with allergies to poly-L-lactic acid. As with other injectables, it should not be used in individuals with skin infections, inflammation or coagulation disorders, nor during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is not recommended for patients with uncontrolled autoimmune diseases.
The most common side effects include swelling, redness and bruising at the injection site, which are usually temporary and subside within a few days.
Some less common effects may include itching, granulomas, nodules or hypersensitivity in the treated area.
Recommendations
After Sculptra treatment, patients are advised to avoid direct sun exposure and activities that generate intense heat such as strenuous exercise or humid environments for at least the first 4 or 5 days. This helps reduce the risk of increased swelling or bruising.
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