When you first decide to look for a solution for your wrinkles, loss of fat in your cheeks, or thinning lips and brow, you may feel a little overwhelmed. There are many choices on the market today. Each advertisement boasts that their product will work safer and faster than the others. Although, these all may typically work, each individual is different and will have their own experience.
There are several considerations you need to contemplate before you decide what you would like to try. Discuss your options with a doctor and find out if there are any allergy alerts, or health complications that may cause you to find an alternative.
One of the safest choices on the market today is called Sculptra. Sculptra is a synthetic injectable substance known as polylactic acid. Unlike other dermal fillers, Sculptra originates from fruit acids and is both biocompatible and biodegradable. Other products just add filler to correct the skin’s defects becoming only a temporary fix of three to six months.Sculptra works with the body to help rebuild collagen naturally and will last up to two years. Due to the composition of Sculptra, there are no allergy risks as often found with other dermal injection types.Doctors have been using polylactic acid for years with great success for dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants,and other types of implants.
The process is a simple one. The polylactic acid is injected under the skin by a fine thin needle. It only takes approximately 20-30 minutes for a session. Most patience require 3 sessions-over a three to four month period,for the maximum effect.
The side effects of Sculptra are usually temporary and minimal when the injections are performed by a trained doctor. Although any type of injection does carry the risk of infection. These side effects can range from mild redness to slight bruising, bleeding, small bumps, tenderness, pain or swelling and normally last from betwen 1 to 15 days on average. A local anesthetic will be applied on the treatment area just before starting to help minimize any pain or discomfort.
More doctors are beginning to see the benefits of this type of restoration and are starting to recommend Sculptra to those who need fullness returned to their face. Most doctors do not recommend this type of procedure for trying to plump up areas such as lips or the neck. If you would be interested, you need to discuss things with your doctor and see if he can give you a referral to a qualified dermatologist. It costs approximately $2000 for the treatment but can run as high as $5000 if you would like to cover all areas where Sculptra can be injected.
