We are thrilled to be offering Sculptra.  We’ve been administering Sculptra for a good while now, but we still get a lot of questions about “why is Sculptra different than Juvederm or Restylane dermal fillers?”  I thought I’d take a moment to try and answer.

This video  link I’ve inserted below — “What Is Sculptra” by Dr. Sam Ellis  —  is a great, informative review of Sculptra.    As you watch it, keep in mind the following takeaways:

  • Sculptra is a biostimulator — it stimulates your body to make its own collagen.  The results are not immediate but are longer lasting than hylauronic acid dermal fillers.
  • The ideal Sculptra patient will have 2-3 treatment sessions of 1-2 vials injected in each session.    This is a process, so patients must be patient.  It’s worth it! 
  • It’s estimated that for about every decade of life, you’ll  need about 1 vial of Sculptra.
  • Immediately following Sculptra, use the 5-5-5 method.  Massage five times per day for five minutes for five days!
  • We lose about 1% of our collagen per year beginning in our 20’s.  By our 40’s, we’ve lost about 20% of our collagen.
  • Many opt for Sculptra treatments because it is so natural looking.
  • Patients look the best when combining Sculptra with other anti-aging cosmetic injections — i.e., Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau or Xeomin.

Now, here’s that video!

“What is Sculptra” by Dr. Sam Ellis

Finally, I liked these three fact graphics that appear on SculptraUSA’s Facebook page.

Sculptra Corrects Collagen Loss

Sculptra Corrects Collagen Loss

 

Thank you for taking the time to read.  If you are interested in Sculptra, please call my office at 423.574.3223.  Consultations are free.

Sue Cressel, NP, Owner, Master Injector