We all know that as we age, our body loses it’s ability to produce collagen as fast as it used to. Without the collagen build up, our cheeks become hollow and wrinkles appear on our once smooth and plump looking face. Many of us would like to recapture our youthful appearance and thus society has introduced many new ways to help, in the forms of plastic surgery, hyaluronic acid fillers, botox, animal based collagen,and more.
Many of these cause scarring, allergic reactions, or in some cases, severe health complications. Others are expensive and not covered by insurance claims, while still others don’t really do their job at all. With so many products on the market to choose from, it is not uncommon for people to feel overwhelmed. How do you decide which is the safest and most suitable product for you that will give you the results you desire?
One such product on the market today that has been performing wonders for over 20 years, is known as Sculptra. Sculptra is an injectible treatment made from polylactic acid, and although FDA approved in 2004 for the treatment of lipoatrophy(wasting of the face’s fatty tissue),it has been used successfully by surgeons for many years.
Many people find a Sculptra treatment to be an excellent choice because as Sculptra is comprised of a synthetic substance that works with your body to help rebuild your own collagen, while other choices use other materials that once injected will only break down after time.
Since essentially Sculptra is biologically inert, there are no risks of allergies. Those who have skin infections,who need to consume aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications, or persons who have depleted immune systems should speak to their doctor before proceeding with a Sculptra treatment.
Although safe, the Sculptra treatment process is done with the use of thin needles that are used to inject polylactic into the skin in a specific pattern that is formulated to fight the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The polylactic acid works to help in the rebuilding of new collagen and within four to six weeks will result in a fuller and more youthful appearance. Before the treatment begins, a doctor will apply an anesthetic cream to the region to lessen the amount of discomfort the patient can have. The average treatment time is approximately thirty minutes.
Ultimately Sculptra is known to have fewer risks and side effects than many of the other popular injectible treatments like Juvederm or Restylne. If you would like to try this and want to be sure you are a suitable candidate, speak to your doctor and review all of your options physically, mentally, and financially. There is no reason why you should worry about wrinkles anymore with the marvel of science today.
