Like most women (and many men), you’re likely feeling a little discouraged with the way gravity has taken a toll on your once plump, tight, and wrinkle-free face. And for most people, it doesn’t end there. A sagging jawline, neck, and deeply wrinkled chest are also terribly common with age this is where Sculptra Treatment Atlanta comes into play.
People already know that Botox can be a pretty incredible and natural-looking solution for wrinkles. Dermal fillers are also a godsend when it comes to reversing the signs of aging. From filling in deep folds around the mouth to restoring lost volume in the lips, cheeks, temples, and under the eyes, dermal fillers like Restylane-L, Juvederm Volbella, and Juvederm Voluma can take years off your face and still allow you to look like you.
But sometimes, Botox and filler aren’t enough. Whether it’s a result of dramatic weight loss or simply just getting older, there are patients who lack the structure, support, and volume in their face that’s necessary for fillers to make the desired difference in their appearance. These patients need a “framework” to which Hyaluronic Acid fillers can be layered on top.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable dermal filler that has been around since 1999. It was first approved by the FDA in 2004 to treat lipoatrophy in people living with HIV. Lipoatrophy causes facial fat loss which results in sunken cheeks and deep folds and indentations on the face.
In 2014, the FDA approved Sculptra Aesthetic for treating wrinkles and folds on the face to give a more youthful appearance. The main ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). It’s classified as a collagen stimulator that provides long-lasting, natural-looking results that can last up to two years.
Sculptra treatment in Atlanta is safe and effective but isn’t recommended for people with allergies to any of its ingredients or for those with medical conditions that cause irregular scarring.
How does Sculptra work?
Sculptra acts as a bio-activator and an extremely powerful collagen stimulator. It stimulates your own collagen, allowing the tissue to volumize gradually. Over time, the Poly-L-Lactic Acid dissipates as your own tissue takes its place.
Since the product triggers your body to build its own collagen, results are not immediate and can take anywhere from 4-6 months, depending upon a variety of factors, like volume loss and age. Patients will continue seeing changes through the 9th month, and at that time full results are expected.
Sculptra is not for patients who need instant gratification. But if you can be patient, the results are absolutely worth the wait. Just see any Sculptra patient or check out some before and after photos and you’ll see for yourself.
Sculptra treatment in Atlanta will last 2-3 years once the series of treatments are completed. So while it is a bit more costly than H.A. fillers, patients often justify spending a little more for the time in which they can enjoy results. Most fillers only last a year at the most so Sculptra is considered a great investment.