Sculptra®

Sculptra® is a biostimulator injectable intended to increase facial volume and reduce wrinkles and fine lines in your skin, ultimately leading to younger, healthier-looking skin.

Wrinkles, fine lines, and overall loss of facial volume are a natural part of the aging process. While wrinkles and loss of skin volume often do not pose any significant physical health threats, they can still impact a person’s self-esteem and overall mental well-being. There are numerous treatment options available that are considered both safe and effective.

Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics is at the forefront of improving the appearance of your skin in Southern California. For those looking to reduce the appearance of hollow areas and wrinkles a Sculptra® injection treatment at Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics might be right for you. Unlike other procedures intended to restore facial volume, Sculptra® doesn’t just treat your symptoms, it treats the root cause, leading to longer-lasting results.

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About Sculptra®

Sculptra® is used to restore the volume of skin. It is considered a biostimulatory injectable that works by promoting neocollagenesis, or the production of collagen. This injectable is made of poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA. The volume-restoring effects of Sculptra® have been observed to last for as long as two years, making it a desirable treatment option for individuals seeking long-term solutions to loss of facial volume. ⁽¹⁾

As one ages, they often lose volume in their skin, particularly in areas such as the face. This issue commonly leads to wrinkles and face lines. Unlike many other treatments intended to combat these symptoms, Sculptra® works by treating the root cause in order to produce longer-lasting results.

Loss of skin volume is a natural part of the aging process and is commonly attributed to the natural loss of collagen production in the skin as one ages. ⁽²⁾ Sculptra® works mainly by stimulating the growth of collagen slowly over time. While individuals may notice a difference in volume shortly after receiving a PLLA injection, the bulk of the results take place gradually, leading to longer-lasting results.

As mentioned previously, Sculptra® is effective for treating volume loss in the skin when compared to other methods because it works to treat the root cause of the problem by stimulating the growth of collagen. Some individuals will turn to oral collagen supplements to improve the appearance of their skin, however these do not directly target the affected areas in the same way that Sculptra® does. Collagen creams and lotions do target a specific desired area on the skin, however, they are not absorbed as deeply into the affected area as PLLA injections. In addition, as with any supplement, collagen supplements have varying degrees of quality and potentially harmful chemicals. PLLA injections from Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics, on the other hand, are considered biocompatible and safe. ⁽¹⁾

Sculptra® as a Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine is a field encompassing treatments that work to restore damaged tissues and promote new cell growth. Sculptra® falls into the category of regenerative medicine because it achieves results triggering more collagen production within the skin. The poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) formula allows the skin to renew and repair itself over time, making for longer-lasting results compared to those of dermal fillers. The increased collagen production provides more natural-looking results that continue to provide youthful-looking volume and smoother skin texture as time goes on.

Sculptra® Treatments in Southern California

With over seven locations across the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, there is no shortage of Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics locations here to serve those looking for a safe, easy, and long-term treatment for loss of skin volume. Sculptra® is shown to provide long-lasting results for restoring skin volume, and Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics has been serving patients for over twenty years. Located in Brea, Costa Mesa, Glendora, Lancaster, Rancho Cucamonga, Whittier, and West Hollywood, the Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics team has anyone in the greater Los Angeles or Orange County areas looking to maximize their looks with Sculptra® covered.

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Preparation and Procedure

If you are interested in volume-restoring procedures, you do not want to settle for less than the best. Your face is on display for the world to see at all times, therefore you want to make sure that you go to the most trusted professionals in the cosmetic rejuvenation industry, like those at Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics.

The power is in the preparation. Anyone considering a Sculptra® procedure can rest assured that they are in good hands if they choose our practice because of the attention to detail our professionals give to both the procedure and all of the preparation leading up to it.

Most people considering Sculptra®–or any facial injection procedure for that matter–have a relatively good idea of where on their face they would like to restore volume. However, no procedure involving skin restoration should ever take place without consulting a professional first.

Before receiving a Sculptra® procedure, one of the many professionals at Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics will examine your individual case and give you their expert opinion on what is best for you to optimize your treatment during a personal consultation. An expert from the Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics team will then give recommendations for where you will benefit most from a PLLA injection. It is only after ensuring that the preparation process is done as efficiently as possible to ensure your desired outcome that the Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics team will perform a Sculptra® procedure. This procedure will take less than an hour and will likely be relatively painless due to the safe and moderate use of topical or local anesthetics.

Benefits

There are a handful of benefits to PLLA, or Sculptra® injections. Regarding the procedure itself, Sculptra® is a safe way to:

Because Sculptra® treats the root cause of these symptoms by encouraging the production of collagen, it is known to last longer than similar procedures, therefore saving individuals both time and money. From an individual standpoint, Sculptra® not only treats wrinkles and deep skin lines, but the restoration of facial volume also has been shown to improve other signs of aging such as sunken temples and hollow cheeks in many individuals.

It is worth considering that these are just physical benefits. When Sculptra® injections improve your skin, you may feel more confident about your overall appearance in your daily life.

Consultation

The first step in experiencing the potentially life-changing benefits of Sculptra® injections is to schedule a private consultation at your nearest Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics location. This consultation will allow you to review your symptoms, goals, and medical history with a trained expert in order to see if Sculptra® is right for you. If everything goes well, some patients can be fully treated within an hour of walking through the front door. With locations across Los Angeles and Orange County essentially anyone in southern California can experience the benefits of Sculptra® at a place that is convenient for them.

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Candidates

Anyone can struggle with a loss of facial volume.The commonly associated side effects, such as facial hollowing, sagging skin, and jowls, can all be addressed with Sculptra®. As such, essentially any individual with no prior health issues that could potentially pose a threat to the safety of this procedure could be eligible for a PLLA injection. If you have any active infections or damage in the treatment areas, your professional may recommend that you delay your Sculptra® injection to a later date. Whether or not a candidate is eligible for this injection will be determined during a private consultation with a Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics expert.

Results

In order to achieve maximum desired results, it is recommended that individuals in most cases receive a PLLA injection a total of three times over the course of three months. Some individuals may notice some improvement in facial volume immediately following a Sculptra® injection, but the majority of the benefits will start to become apparent within a couple of months as the body starts to produce more optimal levels of collagen. With this in mind, a Sculptra® injection can provide desired results for as long as two years.

Cost of Sculptra® in Los Angeles and Orange County

Every Sculptra® procedure is different, therefore the price point naturally will differ for every individual as well. The price of a PLLA injection will depend on the amount of treatment necessary as well as any additional treatments that an individual may wish to have or are recommended by a Skin Perfect Medical Aesthetics professional. This will all be discussed during your private consultation. If you have additional questions about the pricing of our treatments, give us a call and our staff will provide you with the information you need.

References

1. Lacombe V. Sculptra®: A Stimulatory Filler. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2009;25(02):095-099. doi:https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1220648
2. Varani J, Dame MK, Rittie L, et al. Decreased Collagen Production in Chronologically Aged Skin. The American Journal of Pathology. 2006;168(6):1861-1868. doi:https://doi.org/10.2353/ajpath.2006.051302