Sculptra®
Sculptra®
Sculptra® is a proprietary poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) formulation and an FDA-approved dermal filler for correcting shallow to deep nasolabial fold contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles. Sculptra® is a unique filler that stimulates your body’s formation of natural ground substances and leads to restoring youthful fullness. Sculptra® reduces hollows and repairs loose, deflated skin. It contains microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLC), a synthetic form of lactic acid that is biocompatible with your body.
How Sculptra® Works
Sculptra® stimulates the body to synthesize new collagen and elastin to gradually restore structure, volume, firmness, and plumpness for a more youthful appearance. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers which temporarily improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, Sculptra® is a long-term anti-aging treatment that improves elasticity and volume in the target areas. Sculptra® provides gradual improvement in volume and reduces deep wrinkles. Within a week, the skin begins to create new collagen, and after a series of 2-4 treatments, full results are seen. Periodic maintenance injections can help to retain the desired results.
Sculptra® results are natural because they stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. Minimal side effects include bruising, pain at injection sites, and swelling and redness, which typically resolve within a few days to a week after injections.
Applications of Sculptra®
Sculptra® is a versatile injectable treatment used to restore volume and rejuvenate various areas of the face and body. It helps tighten and lift the skin, smooth lines, and creases, and improve overall facial symmetry. In the jowl area, Sculptra® adds volume to the cheeks and jawline, creating a more defined and youthful contour. It can also fill and volumize hollow temples and refine the jawline for a clearer, more sculpted profile.
When applied to the neck, it enhances skin tone and texture, improving the appearance of the neck and throat region. Additionally Sculptra® can rejuvenate the hands by filling hollows, softening the look of prominent veins and tendons. Beyond facial rejuvenation, it also helps to smooth and soften the appearance of cellulite, contributing to a more even and youthful-looking skin texture.
Schedule a Cosmetic Dermatology Appointment
Schedule a cosmetic dermatology appointment to discuss your goals and the benefits of Sculptra®. Bliss Dermatology + Wellness specializes in cosmetic dermatology and is led by board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michelle Pennie. Bliss Dermatology + Wellness is regarded as one of the best cosmetic dermatology practices on the Gulf Coast of Florida, with offices in Venice and Englewood.