Over time, age, diet, illness, stress and other factors eventually change the shape of a person’s body in adverse ways that can make them appear less healthy and older. They develop more contours, bumps, dimpled cellulite, fine-to-deep lines and wrinkles, and even moderate-to-severe loss or redistribution of adipose fatty connective tissues in areas that define a healthy appearance.
Many people decide to seek cosmetic or surgical solutions for these problems. They either want to look better for themselves or social or work reasons. If you feel less like yourself because of how you look or need to look your best for other reasons, it’s time to speak with one of our providers about Sculptra®.
What Is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable cosmetic product that redefines a person’s appearance. It’s made of poly-L-lactic acid that acts like a stimulation gel that influences the formation of collagen via natural cell production.
Your body needs collagen to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, connective tissues and skin. Collagen is a critical protein that prevents or reverses appearance issues, such as skin elasticity loss and related sagging and wrinkling, and tissue loss and distribution problems.
Is Sculptra a filler?
Healthcare professionals and others consider Sculptra a dermal filler that specifically helps with smoothing out areas of the body that possess lines, recessed areas, wrinkles and unwanted contours. As its name implies, it’s commonly used to “sculpt” the body, especially in the most noticeable areas of adverse changes, like the hips and buttocks.
It’s important to note that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Sculptra for use as a dermal filler. Our staff only uses safe, federally approved dermal fillers for outpatient cosmetic procedures.
How long does Sculptra last?
Sculptra and other dermal fillers aren’t meant to provide a permanent solution to skin and other physical changes. It’s a minimal-preparation outpatient treatment conducted in our office.
That said, it can provide you with a healthier, younger appearance for two years or more on average. Afterward, you simply follow up with maintenance injections approximately every two years.
Is Sculptra right for you?
The best way to find out if Sculptra is right for you is via an on-site consultation. During your appointment, we review your personal and family medical histories, records of any past cosmetic procedures, and current health, allergies, medications and supplements. We also take into account your short-term and long-term health and wellness goals.
If we believe Sculptra is the right solution, we then discuss our treatment process, pre-treatment preparation requirements and potential complications, risks and side effects. After we answer your additional questions, you then schedule your first treatment date.
Sculptra Costs
Many clients thinking about having this type of procedure immediately wonder, “How much is Sculptra?” The answer depends on a wide range of factors that include the initial consultation fee, the provider, the number of doses, and the number of treatments needed to achieve your desired results.
Although the cost can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand for the initial treatments, the years-long results make it an affordable non-surgical solution. Without surgery, you can combat collagen loss to give your skin a healthier, younger appearance.
Summary
Sculptra is a safe dermal filler that effectively rejuvenates the skin via increased collagen production. It’s best known for altering the contours of the body and reversing the appearance of bumps, dimples, lines, sagging and wrinkles. One of our providers can help you determine if it’s the right solution for you.
If a health or other reason prevents the use of Sculptra, there are many other solutions. For more information about Sculptra and dermal fillers or to schedule an appointment, call a caring member of the Cloud 9 Team today.