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Understanding Sculptra Treatment: What is it, Benefits & Side Effects

What is Sculptra Filler treatment? 

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides structure, support, and strength. As we age, the body’s ability to produce collagen decreases. This results in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.  

Sculptra is an FDA-approved filler injection that stimulates collagen production. It’s a gel-like substance made of poly-L-lactic acid. When Poly-L-lactic acid is absorbed by the skin it helps reduce and remove signs of aging, giving face structure, support, and strength.  

Sculptra treatment areas 

Sculptra treatment is safe for use in: 

  • Buttocks. 
  • Hips. 
  • Cheeks 
  • Forehead 
  • Jawline 
  • Smile Lines (Nasolabial Folds) 
  • Chin 
  • Under-Eye Area 

Sculptra treatment Before and After 

Though Sculptra treatment is a non-surgical procedure you must take certain precautions both before and after the treatment. Taking these precautions are important as they can help minimize the side effects. 

How to prepare for Sculptra? What to expect after Sculptra treatment? 
1. Health evaluation to understand whether you are fit enough for the treatment.  
2. A discussion about types of dermal filler (including Sculptra). This helps you to stay informed.  
3. Photographs will be taken. This helps to compare how your skin looks before and after treatment. 
4. A healthcare provider will explain the potential side effects or complications of the treatment. 
5. Ask any other questions you have about the treatment.  
1. Avoid strenuous activities for a couple of days. 
2. Normal bruising or swelling at the injection site. 
3. In case you feel sore, you can take over-the-counter NSAIDs, as prescribed by your healthcare expert.  
4. The effects of the treatment must be visible within one month. For example, plum skin, reduced wrinkles, and fine lines. 

Benefits of Sculptra treatment 

The benefits of Sculptra treatment for the skin includes: 

  • It reduces fine lines or deep wrinkles. 
  • It’s safe and FDA-approved. 
  • It improves your appearance of the skin. 
  • It enhances collagen production in your skin. 
  • The procedure is non-surgical. 
  • Adds symmetry to your face. 
  • Softens contours. 
  • Safe for treating fat loss (lipoatrophy) caused by HIV. 
  • Non-allergic. 
  • The results last long. 

Side Effects of Sculptra treatment 

Common Side effects of include: 

  • Bruising. 
  • Pain. 
  • Swelling.  
  • Redness. 
  • Skin discoloration. 
  • Itching. 
  • Bumps or lumps underneath your skin. 

Pure Perfection Med Spa: Where can you find the best Sculptra treatment? 

At Pure Perfection Med Spa, we redefine beauty by focusing on individuality and enhancing natural features. We use personalized, cutting-edge aesthetic treatments to enhance your natural beauty. 

Our clients can expect a welcoming environment where their beauty, wellness, and safety are the top priorities. 

Here, we offer Sculptra, an FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to rejuvenate your skin by stimulating collagen production.

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Recap 

Sculptra treatment is a type of dermal filler. It boosts the production of collagen in your skin to make you appear more plum. It helps reduce signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.   

It’s applicable on the buttocks, hips, cheeks, forehead, jawline smile lines, chin, and area under the eye. The treatment reduces fine lines or deep wrinkles. It’s safe and FDA-approved. It improves your appearance of the skin by boosting collagen production. Sculptra treatment is non-allergic, and the results last long. 

Some common side effects include bruising, pain, swelling and redness around the injected area.

Sculptra treatment usually takes 15 minutes to 60 minutes. However, the procedure might take longer depending on the area of treatment.

The effects of Sculptra are long-lasting. These effects can last up to two years or more.

The cost of getting a Sculptra treatment depends on several factors, for example, the site of injection, frequency of the treatment, and the medspa. However, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the average cost of Sculptra injections was $923 per treatment in 2016.

The best age to start getting Sculptra treatment is before heavy signs of aging start to appear. Consult a dermatologist about when to get a treatment. Generally, males of age 37 or above and ladies of age 40 or above are fit for Sculptra procedure.

The procedure is non-surgical and painless, but you might experience slight pain after the treatment.