Sculptra Aesthetic – Everything You Need To Know

Sculptra Aesthetic is an FDA-approved injection of poly-L-lactic acid which helps replace lost collagen, a common protein used by the body to form the scaffold that supports cells and tissues. Sculptra Aesthetic results can last over two years and regenerate your skin, giving you a more youthful appearance.

Sculptra Aesthetic Before And After

Sculptra Aesthetic Overview

Sculptra Aesthetic is an injectable injected directly into the skin to reduce facial wrinkles.

It contains poly-L-lactic acid, which acts as a collagen stimulator and helps restore the face’s fullness, reducing facial wrinkles and lines. This results in a softer, more youthful appearance.

A Sculptra specialist will work with you to determine the number of treatments required to achieve the best results.

The average treatment consists of three injections spread over three to four months. While you notice immediate results, it may take a few months before you see the full results of your treatment.

Sculptra Aesthetic Cost

The cost of Sculptra Aesthetic depends on several factors, including:

• the number of improvements and corrections required to achieve the desired results
• the number of treatment visits needed
• the geographical location
• the number of vials needed
• the use of discounts and promotions

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a vial of Sculptra Aesthetic in 2020 was $853.

The Sculptra Aesthetic website lists the average total treatment cost between $1,500 and $3,500, depending on several factors. A Sculptra Aesthetic specialist will be able to give you a consultation to determine the total cost.

Like other dermal fillers, Sculptra Aesthetics is not covered by health insurance. Most plastic surgeons offer financing plans, and many offer coupons and discounts from the makers of Sculptra Aesthetic.

Although the initial costs will be more expensive than a hyaluronic acid-based filler, your results will last longer and continue to improve over time.

Results

Results can last two to three years, which is longer than many Hyaluronic acid-based fillers (which can last between 6 and 18 months depending on your metabolism and the filler used).

After the injection, natural collagen takes 1-15 months to regrow. Most people need 2-3 treatments within 4-6 weeks to achieve desired results.

The results are not permanent and cannot be reversed, so if you do not like the results or experience complications, you will have to wait until they fade over time.

Sculptra Aesthetic stimulates collagen production, improving your results over time (the best results are usually seen four to six months after treatment).

Who Is Sculptra Aesthetic For

Sculptra Aesthetic is best for people with a healthy immune system to correct shallow to deep nasolabial wrinkles, contour deficits and other facial wrinkles, deep skin mesh patterns, and cross-hatching injection techniques where appropriate.

Sculptra Aesthetic should not be used in people allergic to any of the product’s ingredients or who have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scars.

It is not recommended for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or younger than 18 years of age.

Recovery And After Care

As with many other non-surgical injectables and procedures, there is minimal downtime.

Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• bruising
• bleeding
• tenderness
• discoloration (redness)
• asymmetry
• the formation of small lumps on the skin
• keloid formation
• hypertrophic scars

After the injection, small lumps can form in the skin, which can look like swelling. You can reduce the risk of side effects of Sculptra Aesthetic by selecting a provider whose staff has a board-certified plastic surgeon, trained dermatologist, or experienced injector.

We recommend seeing an advanced injector with high knowledge of anatomy, aging, and fat deposits, especially if they are needed to treat certain volumes.

These small bumps are caused by a small accumulation of material (poly-L lactic acid) that is not evenly distributed.

The development of lumps can take many months, and a variety of remedies, including patience, can make them disappear.

There is evidence that the lumps can appear years after treatment, so if you experience unexplained lumps on your face, you should contact your provider.

Lumps can also form due to an improper injection technique, in which the filler is massaged into the area incorrectly.

You should contact your provider if you experience symptoms longer than four weeks.

New dilution and massage techniques can help to minimize the risk of Sculptra Aesthetic side effects. It is not recommended for people with a keloid history, as the scars are caused by excess collagen.

After the injection, the patient is instructed to massage the treatment area to ensure an even distribution of results and prevent the formation of granulomas.

Immediately after treatment, there may be some redness, swelling, and tenderness, so it is recommended to put an ice pack on the treated area for the rest of the day.

It should not be injected into the lips or periorbital areas. When applied to areas of skin sores, cysts, pimples, rashes, hives, or infections, it can delay healing, and you are more at risk of complications.

Sculptra Aesthetic cannot be injected directly into blood vessels as it can cause vascular occlusion, infarctions, and embolic phenomena.