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What Makes Sculptra Different from Other Facial Fillers?
November 2, 2024
Fine lines and wrinkles, thinning lips, and lost facial volume are all signs of aging and while you do everything you can with serums and lotions, these signs can still creep up on you. While surgical procedures like a facelift, brow lift, or eye lift offer a way to turn back the clock, not everyone is ready to commit to surgery.
The good news is, you don’t have to. Dermal fillers such as Sculptra allow you to address the early signs of aging in a simple office visit. This form of facial rejuvenation has many options, so learning how the different fillers work is essential. Here we explore Sculptra and how it differs from other dermal fillers.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Dermal fillers
are an injectable form of treatment that targets fine lines, wrinkles, lip thinning and the loss of facial volume. This form of facial rejuvenation is done in an office setting and can often be done during your lunch break. The most common dermal fillers use a substance called hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance made by the body and is responsible for the youthful volume in your skin and other connective tissue in the body. As you age, hyaluronic acid decreases, resulting in the signs of aging you experience.
Common hyaluronic acid fillers include Juvederm and Restylane. These fillers are injected directly into the treatment area to plump and help restore a younger appearance. Results can often be seen immediately. Because hyaluronic acid is naturally absorbed by the body, these dermal fillers can last from six months to two years before additional injections may be necessary to maintain results.
How Is Sculptra Different?
Unlike
Juvederm and Restylane which use hyaluronic acid,
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator. Instead of filling in areas of volume loss, Sculptra works with your body to revitalize and boost your natural collagen production. This often requires multiple injection appointments as your body begins making collagen once again.
How Long Before You See Results from Sculptra?
In contrast to hyaluronic acid fillers that offer immediate results, Sculptra takes a little more time as it relies on your body’s collagen production and results build over time. While you may notice subtle changes in your skin within a few weeks, it takes four to six months for your body to return to normal collagen production and for you to see the full results.
How Long Do Sculptra Results Last?
On average, you will need at least three Sculptra injection appointments over a few months to achieve optimal results. How many injection appointments you need will depend on the extent of your collagen loss and your treatment goals. Once you begin seeing results, your body is once again producing enough collagen to rejuvenate your skin. At this point, you are looking at two to three years before you will need to consider additional injections to maintain your youthful appearance.
If you are considering dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Sculptra, our team at Alora Wellness and Spa is here to answer your questions and develop a filler treatment plan that will help you achieve your results. Call 541-228-9595 today and take the first step in facial skin rejuvenation.
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