As we age, our bodies start making less collagen and elastin. These protein molecules give your skin that youthful glow and elasticity. With less collagen and elastin, fine lines and wrinkles begin to develop.
Several treatment options can help reduce the appearance of the visible signs of aging, but only Sculptra® does more than fill in the area. We encourage you to call our office today and schedule your consultation with our aesthetic nurses to learn more about Sculptra in Edmond.
Sculptra® is the first FDA-approved injectable that falls under a broad category similar to dermal filler. It uses poly-l-lactic acid to stimulate collagen production. It can tighten and shape your jawline and improve skin quality and texture. Sculptra is considered a bio-stimulatory aesthetic injectable since it stimulates your body’s natural collagen production, smooths facial wrinkles, and reveals a more refreshed and youthful appearance.
Sculptra can produce good results in chin shadows, flattened cheeks, and hollow temples, redefining the jawline and reducing nasolabial folds.
Most people begin seeing results around six weeks after the treatment and gradually continue to see improvements in the coming months. Sculptra can be used over the cheeks to tighten the skin and improve the shape of the cheeks and along the jawline. The product gradually reduces fine lines or deep wrinkles for a more natural look.
Sculptra® works through a process called neo-collagenesis, the production or stimulation of collagen production. When injected into the area, it creates an inflammatory response, which in turn stimulates your fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin.
Fibroblasts are cells found within connective tissue that play a role in wound healing and is responsible for producing collagen. Collagen increases the strength and elasticity of your skin. The collagen fibers grow around the poly-l-lactic acid particles.
These fibers act as a scaffold for collagen growth. Then, the body gradually absorbs the poly-l-lactic acid, and the newly formed collagen structure stays in place, helping restore volume and creating a thicker dermal layer. The visible improvements are often seen after six weeks, with the full effects observed after several months and continuing for two years and beyond. You experience a cumulative increase in collagen that leads to denser and more resilient skin.
Before your Sculptra® procedure in Edmond, your provider will thoroughly cleanse your skin. You may also have a topical anesthetic or numbing cream applied which minimizes any discomfort during the injection.
Sculptra is injected using a fine needle or cannula into targeted areas. The depth and amount injected depend on your cosmetic concerns and facial structure.
During treatment, you may feel some pressure, but you should not feel significant discomfort. After injection, you may have some bruising, tenderness, swelling, or redness at the site. These side effects are usually temporary and resolve within one to two days.
You should avoid strenuous activity and alcohol for 24-72 hours. Some people find over-the-counter pain medication can help relieve any mild discomfort they may experience.
You will be asked to massage the treated area multiple times a day for several days to ensure the product is distributed evenly throughout the tissue.
Overall, the recovery time is relatively quick compared to other skin treatments. Most people can return to their daily activities immediately after.
Sculptra® stimulates collagen production in your skin, gradually leading to a natural-looking increase in facial volume and reduced wrinkles. Because of how poly-l-lactic acid stimulates collagen production, most people can expect the results to last over two years.
However, this can vary based on the area treated, the amount of product used, and your metabolism. Most people require two to three sessions spaced several weeks apart to get the optimal results. You might choose maintenance treatment every couple of years to sustain the results.
Sculptra is a unique product that falls under a broad category similar to dermal filler, but it does more than just ‘fill’ an area. We encourage you to call our office and schedule a consultation for Sculptra® in Edmond, where you can learn how it can address your cosmetic concerns and what results you can expect.
