One of the drawbacks of getting older is the inability of the body to reproduce the collagen needed to keep our cheeks and lips looking as lush as they once did. Due to this, when we find our lips look and feel no more than like paper thin lines, we look for ways to naturally plump up our lips. When we see our cheeks looking hollow, we search for a way to get that plumpness back. When the wrinkles start crowding our eyes,brows or mouth, we cry out for a way to diminish those lines and bring back our youthful appearance.
There are many products on the market today that will promise to give you back that fullness in your face. Many people spend hundreds of dollars a year on creams that fall short, or thousands of dollars on injections that only work for a few short months at a time. Finding the right solution for your wrinkles does not have to be a hard task. Sculptra may be just what you are looking for.
Sculptra is an injectible filler that is deposited under the skin of the patient for the removalof wrinkles.
Sculptra is one of the safest fillers on the market today. Comprised of polylactic acid, it works with the body to help rebuild collagen and gain that fullness naturally. Because it is not derived from animal collagen or fats, there are no allergy concerns such as with other filler products on the market.
Because Sculptra adds volume by helping to rebuild the body’s collagen, it can produce scar tissue below the skin line which results in lumps and will give you a rubbery feeling when talking, chewing or kissing. Many doctors recommend opting for the hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylne. Sculptra is meant to be used as a deep filler and if looking for a positive experience with the best results, should be used in cheeks and temples and chin where there is more room to grow.
It is best to read reviews of several products available online today. Look at the before and after pictures, and even join forums where you can discuss with either doctors or other patients what the process is like and if they felt like it was worth it.
Sculptra injections can be completed in a thirty minute session. Most patients require up to three treatments before the full effects can be exhibited. Although, you may notice a slight change right after your treatment, it normally takes four to six weeks for the full effect to be revealed. If you are realistic and don’t expect a drastic change as you would with botox or plastic surgery, you should have no reason to be disappointed in the results.
Doctors have been using polylactic acid successfully for years in surgery and the treatment of lipoatrophy (the thinning of the facial fat for those suffering from HIV). It has only been since 2004 that the FDA has realized the benefits of this substance and approved it for cosmetic purposes. As there are less risks and side effects involved in Sculptra, it is quickly becoming a favorite choice for many doctors.
