Sculptra: Restore Your Youthful Radiance at Smart Skin Dermatology
Sculptra is a revolutionary injectable treatment that works differently from traditional dermal fillers. Instead of simply adding volume, it stimulates your body's natural collagen production, resulting in a gradual and long-lasting improvement in facial contours and volume loss.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra isn't just another filler. It's a revolutionary injectable that goes beyond temporary volume by stimulating your body's natural collagen production. This means gradual, long-lasting improvements in facial contours and volume loss, typically lasting up to two years. Think of it as your skin's secret weapon against aging!
The Smart Skin Difference
Your plan, your glow
We tailor treatments to your unique needs and goals. Sculptra is one of the best products out there because its building volume that lasts. It is smart to want that volume expertly placed and curated for your needs.
Dermatologists are Skin Specialists
We know everything there is to know about skin. This allows us to go beyond what can be achieved at a spa or plastic surgeon’s office to give you the best recommendations for your goals.
Comprehensive Technologies
We have access to a full range of treatment options. We have solutions to all needs and won’t be subject to recommending something just because that’s what we have like most practices.
Mixed for you
Sculptra has to be mixed days in advance for optimal use. It can be mixed too early resulting in “stale” product. Many practices find it too much of an administrative burden so they settle for day-of-mixing or worse, a product that was mixed weeks to months ago.
Patients for Life Transparency
We want patients for life, not for one round of treatment. This means we won’t sell you on hopes and dreams. Seeking out cosmetic intervention is hard enough without the car salesman approach. We promise to provide options to meet you where you are at and retain you for life.
Cut through the marketing noise:
- How many Sculptra treatments do I need?
It depends on your desired results. Typically, a series of injections spaced 6-12 weeks apart is done. We'll tailor the exact plan for you during your consultation. - How long between treatments?
Sculptra is administered as a series of injections, typically spaced 6-12 weeks apart. - Sculptra is just for old people.
Not true, while Sculptra ``correction” treatment is usually for those who need more substantial collagen reformation, younger patients can benefit from a “preventative” treatment. In fact, a vial of Sculptra every 1-2 years is one of the secrets of Hollywood to age gracefully.
Treatment Areas
Cheeks
Jawline
Temples
Buttocks
Common Treatment Targets
Overall facial volume loss
This is a natural consequence of aging, as collagen production slows down. Sculptra can effectively restore volume to areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline, creating a more youthful appearance.
Facial hollowing
This can be caused by various factors, including HIV, weight loss, or genetics. Sculptra can effectively fill in these hollows, resulting in a smoother, more balanced appearance.
Scars
Sculptra can help improve the appearance of scars by stimulating collagen production and filling in depressed areas.
Preventative & Aging Gracefully
The Frax Laser is one of our three secrets to aging gracefully. One vial of Sculptra every 1-2 years will replace the collagen you lose naturally with age. This is something we recommend every patient consider if they have the means.
Post-Treatment Care
Ice for 24 hours (15 minutes on, 15 minutes off) for comfort and reduced swelling.
Makeup, go for it!
Massage is key: Five times a day, five minutes each, for five days. This helps prevent nodules and promotes a natural result.
Sunscreen daily protects your new collagen and extends Sculptra's lifespan.
We're here to help: Contact us if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Similar treatments on the market:
Hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
Great for instant results, but they wear off within 6 months to 24 months. Sculptra builds your own collagen that stays in place for years.
Collagen boosting laser treatments
This can be misleading because collagen improvement can mean so many different things. In this case, lasers wont build up the amount of collagen needed to restore facial volume and reverse the “hollowed look” like Sculptra.
Facelift / Cheek augmentation
This surgical option will definitely go beyond what Sculptra can provide, but even most facelifts will still supplement with Sculptra.
Possible Side Effects:
- Bruising: Common, but minimized with Arnica supplements.
- Swelling: Minor and temporary, icing helps.
- Tenderness: A few days of sensitivity is normal.
- Very rare: Necrosis, choose an experienced injector to avoid this risk.
