Sculptra
With age, our natural collagen production declines, and existing collagen deteriorates leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. The degradation of collagen with age is influenced by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. While the natural aging process and genetic predisposition play significant roles, lifestyle choices and environmental exposures can accelerate collagen breakdown. Protecting the skin from UV radiation, maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding smoking, and managing stress can help mitigate some of these effects and support collagen production.
Sculptra is a dermal filler make of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic substance that has been used for many years in various medical applications, such as dissolvable stitches.
Sculptra injections work to correct shallow and deep facial wrinkles and folds for facial rejuvenation. It works by stimulating the skin’s own natural collagen production. Sculptra is typically administered in a series of treatments over the course of several months.
Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, the effects of Sculptra are not immediate; instead, they gradually become apparent as the collagen production is stimulated, leading to a more natural-looking improvement in the skin’s appearance.
Sculptra is most commonly used in the following areas:
- Cheeks – to restore lost volume and improve facial contours
- Temples – to fill in hollow areas
- Nasolabial folds – to reduce deep smile lines
- Chin – to enhance the jawline and reduce the appearance of a weak chin
- Jawline – to improve definition and reduce jowling
The primary benefits of Sculptra include:
- Restoring facial volume: Sculptra helps to replenish lost facial volume, which can reduce the appearance of hollow cheeks and sunken areas.
- Reducing wrinkles and folds: It smooths out deep facial wrinkles and folds, such a nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth).
- Long-lasting results: The results can last up to two years or more, as collagen stimulation continues to improve skin structure.
Sculptra boosts natural collagen production, improves skin quality and brings out your youthful glow. It has been FDA approved for decades and is a trusted dermal filler known for its effectiveness in restoring the skin’s inner structures and increasing facial volume for a rejuvenated appearance.
Our expert cosmetic providers at Ironwood Dermatology use Sculptra to address key facial complaints. During your consultation we will listen to your concerns and aesthetic goals and evaluate your face to create a treatment plan for you.
Not all cosmetic providers are the same. Our team combines their years of experience and artistic skills to target your trouble areas and attain desired results for our patients. With Sculptra, patients are able to see gradual changes in facial contours, allowing for subtle, yet noticeable anti-aging effects.
Learn more about Sculptra and dermal fillers in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona.
Contact Ironwood Dermatology in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified dermatologists or cosmetic providers today.
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