Sculptra

Since injection costs will vary from person to person, the best way to determine projected costs is to have a customized complimentary consultation. Usually, 2-3 sessions are necessary. Sessions are typically 6-8 weeks apart.

Comparing the cost of facial rejuvenation options can be challenging because so much depends on desired results, the amount of product your provider recommends, your response to treatment, and the amount of time the results last.

For example, though a facial dermal filler treatment may cost less upfront, the dermal filler will generally require additional treatment sessions to maintain the effect for the same duration as one longer-lasting Sculptra treatment. You may want to take into consideration, the total cost over time.

• Massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times per day for 5 days after your treatment, according to your provider’s advice
• Within the first few hours after your treatment, apply an icepack or ice wrapped in a cloth (avoid putting ice directly on your skin) to the treatment area to help reduce swelling
• You may apply make-up a few hours after your Sculptra® Aesthetic treatment if no complications are present
• Avoid sun and UV sunlamp exposure until swelling and redness have disappeared
• Report any worsening or longer-lasting signs or symptoms to your provider

Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, which work immediately upon injection to fill in lines, wrinkles, and folds, Sculptra® is made from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production over time, helping to reinforce skin’s inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging. PLLA is a biodegradable substance that has been proven safe and has been used in medical products, including dissolvable sutures, for more than 30 years. It contains no animal by-products or human DNA.

The typical treatment regimen for Sculptra® consists of three injections over three to four months. Results appear gradually over a period of a few months and are long-lasting, more than two years. In contrast, HA fillers last until the HA is absorbed by the body and excreted (typically 6 to 12 months after injection).

Sculptra is made with biocompatible, biodegradable, synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid, which is gradually and naturally absorbed by the body and helps to rebuild lost collagen through a series of treatments administered by a trained specialist.

The specialist injects treatment into the appropriate dermal plane where strands of collagen support your skin’s structure. Over time, Sculptra helps the body reproduce lost collagen. The number of injection appointments and the number of injections per appointment varies from person to person, depending on how much collagen has been lost.