Are you considering undergoing a Sculptra aesthetic treatment to improve the look of your face? It’s understandable that you want to make sure this plastic surgery is a good long-term investment. But how long does Sculptra last?
Sculptra is an injectable filler used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines as well as add volume to areas needing contouring.
As a collagen stimulator, Sculptra’s main ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), works by stimulating new collagen production in the skin to restore facial volume and reduce the appearance of aging signs, smile lines and deep wrinkles. Many patients are curious about what kind of time commitment they can expect from undergoing this type of treatment.
At Chin Up Aesthetics, we understand that longevity matters when it comes to investing in any kind of facial treatment. In this article, we discuss how long Sculptra typically lasts after it’s been injected into treatment area under the skin so you can decide if this is the right choice for you.
Introduction to Sculptra & How Poly L Lactic Acid Works
Sculptra is a dermal filler used to reduce face wrinkles and fine lines as well as even skin tones add volume to areas needing contouring. It works by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production, which helps to fill in wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance without loose skin.
The active ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid, which is a biodegradable synthetic material that is gradually absorbed by the body.
How Long Does Sculptra Last?
On average, Sculptra can last up to two years after the initial three treatment sessions. However, some patients may see results for up to five years. The longevity of Sculptra depends on a variety of factors, including the patient’s age, lifestyle habits, and how quickly their body metabolizes the product.
It is important to consider how many treatment sessions are typically needed to achieve optimal results, as this can vary based on the severity of skin concerns, the area being treated, and the amount of product used per treatment session.
Additionally, the number of treatments and the amount of product used will also affect how long Sculptra lasts.
Adding Volume After Initial Treatment
After the initial treatment, some patients may need to add additional volume to their skin health maintain their desired results. This can be done by having follow-up treatments with dermal filler injections, such as Sculptra, every 6-12 months.
During these treatments, your doctor will inject more of the product into the areas that need additional volume or contouring. This helps to ensure that you maintain a natural and youthful look for as long as possible.
In addition, it is important to note that Sculptra does not provide immediate results. It can take up to four to six weeks for the product to fully settle and for you to see the full effects and final results of your treatment.
Additional Tips to Extend the Longevity of Your Sculptra Results
To ensure that you get the most treatment results out of your Sculptra treatment, it’s important to follow these recommendations.
Sculptra treatments aim to achieve facial and skin rejuvenation by replenishing facial volume loss, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and providing a natural-looking, non-invasive solution for overall facial revitalization facial rejuvenation and body contouring.
Follow up treatments
After initially completing your Sculptra treatment, seeking follow-up with other cosmetic treatments can help extend and maintain your desired results. Speak to your healthcare provider about the best timeline for scheduling future appointments according to your age, skin type, and body type.
Stay hydrated with water
Drinking plenty of water will not only contribute to overall healthy skin, but it also helps maintain the volume under the skin resulting from the Sculptra injections. Aim for at least 64 ounces of water per day (or half a gallon).
Limit Sun Exposure Before and After Treatment
The sun can cause your Sculptra results to fade more quickly by breaking down collagen faster, so try limiting direct sun exposure or wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher before and after treatment sessions.
Take Dietary Supplements that Promote Collagen Production
If you’re looking to increase collagen production beyond what is produced by Sculptra injections, you may consider taking dietary supplements such as biotin or fish oil that have been known to produce more collagen naturally over time, promoting collagen health and improving the appearance of the skin.
Regularly moisturize your face
Moisturizers help keep skin firm and hydrated since hydrating ingredients act like sponges around the skin’s surface face, helping the product stay put longer.
Use items that are specifically tailored for the nose (nose bridge) and chin area, where most people notice unwanted facial wrinkles due to aging and sun exposure e allow moisture to penetrate deeper into the skin while increasing elasticity as well as locking in moisture which allows injectables like Sculptra last much longer without losing volume or wrinkling of facial muscles.
Massage Therapy
Getting regular massage therapy has been shown to improve circulation near injection sites that, and allows medication or filler to get properly distributed around facial areas evenly without clumping or irregularities on the surface level, making it a great way to keep your sculpted look maintained over extended periods of time!
Massaging those areas promotes increased blood flow by allowing nutrients from deep layer tissues to reach vascular vessels letting more oxygen travel providing essential fillers the ability to transform fatty tissues into liquid form and then absorbed deep within dermis layers giving an extremely natural look upon completion result most patients prefer to seek out originally with surgeon’s help!
Plus, benefits lie not only in microcirculation but feeling relaxed afterward always comes as a welcome bonus after long stressful days spent working any type of job be it physically taxing mentally draining either way relief is given here!
Use Antioxidants Topically
If you’re looking for an additional way to make sure your results will remain even years after first use- antioxidants found in topical creams have been known to ameliorate the effects of aging wrinkles due to oxidation caused environment when used daily basis front there are countless amount specifically aimed goal such as Vitamin C Ester Natural Retinols; these important molecules work synergistically produce collagen to protect cells further break down proteins fibers such collagen elastin forming larger barrier itself they easily applied same texture textureless formula ensure comfortable applying lip corner crevices mostly difficult own area access target better ensuring normal operations inside occur simultaneous line maintenance reminding starting point come back complete cycle beauty enhancing aging process over!
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Sculptra is a great option for those looking to reduce wrinkles and fine lines as well as add volume to areas needing contouring.
The longevity of Sculptra depends on a variety of factors, but on average, it can last up to two years.
If you’re interested in an initial consultation and learning more about Sculptra and how it can help you achieve your desired look, sign up for a free consultation with Chin Up Aesthetics today!
