- What is Sculptra Treatment?
Sculptra is classed a collagen stimulator that provides long-lasting, natural-looking results that can last up to 2-5 years.
Sculptra is safe and effective as it is a natural product which is totally bio-gradable. Sculptra treatment is an effective method for long-term correction of facial volume depreciation, by creating natural results.
- How long does Sculptra last?
The Sculptra results usually last between 2-5 years. Patients who have 2-4 sessions of Sculptra treatments, with intervals of 3-4 week gap between sessions, demonstrate signs of breaking down the Sculptra at around 9 – 12 months post the course of treatment. Clinical studies have repeatedly indicated that the effects of Sculptra treatment could last for up to 2 – 5 years.
- How does Sculptra work?
Sculptra works by stimulating patients’ own collagen and it helps to improve shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds, resulting in a younger looking skin in a natural way.
- Is the Sculptra a dermal filler?
No, the Sculptra is the ultimate stimulator of collagen, which works directly within the skin itself. It is made from Poly-L-lactic acid, which is a natural product produced in the muscles.
- Can the Sculptra lift the face?
Sculptra is a natural product, which can deliver a full face-lifting effect without the need for surgery as it adds volume to specific areas of the face where patients lost a significant amount of collagen, fat and soft-tissue.
As Sculptra is a natural bio-stimulator, it improves the texture and restores a youthful glow to the skin.
- What are the possible side effects of Sculptra?
The side effects of Sculptra treatment are very rare, especially if the treatment is performed by an experienced aesthetics clinician. The rare side effects include tenderness, redness, bruising and swelling.
One of the very possible delayed side effects of Sculptra treatment is the formation of the small lumps under the skin, nevertheless, this rare side effect can be eliminated by injecting the Sculptra correctly deep into the skin and followed by a delicate but firm massaging of the treated areas immediately after the injection and patients should continue massaging the treated areas of the face twice a day for 5 days.