At AesthetiSpa Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center in Mount Pleasant, SC, experienced medical director, Dr. Christy Cone and our skilled team of nurses specialize in nonsurgical approaches delivering maximum results with little to no recovery time.
Sculptra is a perfect example and remains one of the most popular options for restoring lost facial volume. With a 25-year history of high patient satisfaction ratings and remarkable longevity, our team believes Sculptra is a great option for patients looking to increase facial volume. Keep reading to learn how it does so in a unique way.
What Makes Sculptra Different?
Sculptra isn’t your typical filler. Most dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm® and Restylane®, are made of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA) to provide immediate volume. The HA dissolves over time (typically a year or so, sometimes longer).
Sculptra works differently; it’s more of a collagen stimulator than a traditional dermal filler. Although your body already produces collagen, the amount steadily lessens starting in your 20s. Sculptra prompts your skin to act like it did before the collagen loss started.
The main ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material that stimulates your body’s natural collagen production over time.
Once we inject Sculptra, the PLLA microparticles form a network under the skin. They trigger a controlled inflammatory response that activates your skin’s fibroblasts, which make collagen. The new collagen fibers attach to the PLLA matrix to help increase volume and lightly lift. As the PLLA dissipates naturally over time, your new collagen takes its place.
We typically administer Sculptra in three sessions spaced over several months. Results develop over several weeks as collagen builds, giving a natural and refreshed appearance.
Unique Benefits of Sculptra
Every dermal filler has its benefits. Here’s where Sculptra stands out:
- Long-Lasting Results: Sculptra’s effects can last up to two years or more, outlasting most hyaluronic acid fillers.
- Gradual Improvement: Instead of creating an instant, dramatic change, Sculptra enhances your features progressively for a natural, more subtle transformation.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for areas like the cheeks and jawline where collagen loss is most noticeable.
Who Is Sculptra Best For?
Sculptra is ideal for long-term facial volume and skin texture improvement. It’s particularly beneficial for:
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Drooping at mouth corners (marionette lines)
- Thinning cheeks
- Volume loss in temples
- Loss of definition in the jawline
- Vertical lines in the chest area
Many patients choose Sculptra for age-related volume loss, but it’s equally effective for lipoatrophy (fat loss) related to HIV.
Personalized Sculptra Consultations in Mount Pleasant, SC
Call AesthetiSpa Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center at 843-849-9925 to schedule your consultation for Sculptra. We look forward to guiding you toward long-lasting rejuvenation!