Sculptra in San Francisco

Sculptra Aesthetic is a collagen bio-stimulator that is an excellent option for adding volume throughout the entire face and also select areas of the body, such as the buttocks and hips.

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What Is Sculptra Aesthetic?

As you age, your body’s collagen production decreases, and you may begin to see wrinkles. Sculptra works to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds as it replaces lost collagen, which can help provide a refined, more youthful-looking appearance. Sculptra is one of the longest-lasting “fillers” available. It works by initially filling a wrinkle with PLLA micro-particles. As these microscopic beads biodegrade, they stimulate the production of new collagen. Sculptra is suitable for deep folds between the nose and the mouth (nasolabial folds), the lines framing your mouth (marionette lines), and chin wrinkles. Final results do not happen for a number of weeks, so it is very appealing to many people because it is more subtle than dermal fillers. To learn more about Sculptra in San Francisco, reach out and set up your consultation at HVME today.

Highly Effective Collagen Stimulation

Sculptra is also used for body contouring by promoting collagen growth where it is injected. The most common areas treated include the buttocks and hips. Though Sculptra is widely used for such non-surgical “butt lifts,” it can also be used to improve the appearance of the arms, legs, and abdomen. Popular uses include the following:

Filling in areas of the body that have lost volume.
Improving the appearance of cellulite
Lifting and enhancing the buttocks

Sculptra is not a permanent solution for the face or body, but the results can last for up to two years.

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Key benefits include reduced nasolabial folds (“smile lines” and “marionette lines”).

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Which Conditions Can Be Treated?

Sculptra is commonly used to gradually reduce lines in your face. It can also help soften bony areas of the face such as your cheekbones as its main action is to stimulate collagen production.

Is Sculptra Right for Me?

If you would like to improve the look of smile lines, marionette lines or chin wrinkles, and other areas of your face where you’ve lost skin volume without looking like you have “had work done,” Sculptra may be an excellent choice as the effects are gradual.

You have more control over your appearance since you can discuss with our expert practitioners the number of injections and the amount used during your visits. Sculptra usually requires three injections over a three to four-month period, after which results can last for up to two years.

How Do I Prepare for My Treatment?

Because Sculptra is a synthetic, biocompatible substance made from lactic acid—a natural substance that is present in your body already—there’s no need for allergy pre-testing prior to a Sculptra treatment. However, to reduce the risk of bleeding, we suggest that you stop taking anti-inflammatories such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen a few days before treatment.

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What Happens During My Treatment?

On the day of your first Sculptra treatment in San Francisco at HVME, we will map the injection sites on your skin and cleanse the area. A topical anesthetic may be applied to help with any discomfort. Please make sure to ask us if you are concerned about pain, as we have add-on options such as the PRO-NOX™ Nitrous Oxide System.

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Is There Any Post-Treatment Downtime?

There is little or no downtime after receiving Sculptra injections. Most people can return to their normal activities immediately after your visit. Swelling, bruising, and other side effects are usually mild and subside within a few days.

Doing the following will be helpful in speeding your recovery:

Apply a cold pack to the affected area for a few minutes at a time within the first 24 hours.
Avoid excessive sun exposure until any redness and swelling have resolved. Always use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher during outdoor activities.

How Long Until I See My Results?

Immediately after your Sculptra treatment, the area of your face that was injected will appear to be filled because of the PLLA beads and the water content in the injected gel (the Sculptra micro-particles are suspended in sterile water for injection). This temporary fullness, along with swelling, will recede within a few days.

The true and lasting effects of the Sculptra treatment take several weeks to become evident. Because it takes time for the effects of Sculptra to become apparent, the treatment regimen for Sculptra generally involves treating, assessing, and retreating as necessary. On average, two to three injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months.

How Long Will My Results Last?

Sculptra has longer-lasting results when compared to many dermal fillers. Unlike most hyaluronic acid treatments, whose results may last for around twelve months, your Sculptra results can last for up to two years. Sculptra results last longer because the treatment encourages your own cells to produce more collagen.

What’s the Science Behind Sculptra?

Collagen bio stimulators are used to diminish facial wrinkles by helping to restore the deep, underlying structure of the skin, unlike fillers composed of hyaluronic acid or bovine or porcine collagen, which diminish lines by pushing up the dermis space beneath wrinkles and creases. As a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen stimulator, Sculptra Aesthetic is different. It works within the deep dermis of your skin to help revitalize collagen production and help restore your skin’s inner structure and volume.

Your skin produces less collagen starting in your late twenties. By the age of forty, many individuals have lost twenty percent of their natural collagen. As the Sculptra microparticles are absorbed, they help stimulate collagen production. Rebuilt collagen strands begin to gradually restore volume and the look of fullness to wrinkles and folds. As this collagen builds, your skin becomes stronger and more youthful. The true volume-enhancing results of the treatments become apparent in about four to six weeks.

Offering You Customized Results

Here at HVME, we’re not just interested in checking boxes and sending you on your way. Rather, we like to form lasting relationships with our patients, guiding them to their ultimate cosmetic reality with a series of highly advanced, impressively effective non-surgical treatment options. Even better is the fact that we can combine your Sculptra treatment with complementary treatment options so you can enjoy the most comprehensive possible results. Sculptra is commonly combined with other treatments like neuromodulators such as BOTOX Cosmetic, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, and other laser procedures. If you’d like to meet our team of experienced Master Injectors and learn more about what Sculptra can do for you, the HVME team is standing by and ready to help. Reach out to one of our convenient locations and set up your initial consultation today.