Sculptra: The New Fountain of Youth?
Sculptra: The New Fountain of Youth?
As we age, not only does our skin tend to lose elasticity, but our faces can also lose volume and the supple fullness that is often associated with youth. Losing volume in your face naturally occurs as you age, and it can significantly affect your appearance. For instance, our cheeks may look gaunt due to the body producing less collagen as we age.
The good news is that there are solutions out there that can help. One of these options is Sculptra.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable cosmetic filler that can be used to restore facial volume. Not only does do the injections boost the volume in your skin, but the process also encourages the production of collagen by your body.
Collagen is a protein that is vital for the structure of the skin, bones, and connective tissue in the body. However, as you age, your body naturally produces less of it. This means your skin will slowly start to become less elastic and sag.
How Does it Work?
Sculptra injections are different from other fillers as you do not see the results right away. This is because they aren’t designed to create volume right as the substance is injected. Instead, they slowly dissolve over time, helping the area look fuller and causing your body to stimulate the production of collagen. As this happens, you will start to look younger, more refreshed, and more revitalized.
Who is it For?
Sculptra is approved for facial wrinkles and folds and is designed to add more volume to your face. Typically, at some point in your 30s or 40s, you will likely start to see a reduction in facial volume. This happens gradually over time, but it eventually becomes quite noticeable.
If you see that your cheeks have become gaunt or droopy, notice that the area under your eyes has begun to sink or sag, or are seeing jowls or sagging in your jawline, Sculptra can be a good option for you.
In general, if you have noticed a difference in the smoothness or the contours of your face, you may want to consider talking to a professional about Sculptra.
The Benefits
Looking at some Sculptra before and after photos can help you recognize many of the benefits. One of the main ones is that your face will have more volume and a smoother contour. You usually start to see the effects within a short period, but it could take a few months to see the full results.
Specific areas where you are likely to see the most change include under your eyes, in your cheeks, and around your chin. Overall, your appearance will be fuller and firmer, with less sagging and other sign of aging.
Getting Sculptra at DS Skin and Lips
At DS Skin and Lips, we dedicate ourselves to helping our clients look and feel their best. With Sculptra, we will map out the sites on your skin where you will see the most benefit from the injections.
We will then proceed with treatment. You may feel a slight stinging, but the sessions are typically not painful. You can return to most of your normal activities shortly after your session.
You may experience some pain, redness, tenderness, or slight bruising in the area following your treatment. However, these issues should resolve themselves quite quickly. We will also provide you with aftercare tips to help speed up your recovery.
If you have any questions or if you’d like to speak to a member of our team to learn how Sculptra can help you look and feel years younger, please contact us online or give us a call at 480-800-9965.
