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Enhancing or rejuvenating the face often involves improving the overall shape of the face or restoring volume lost from aging or weight loss. In the past, surgical implants were frequently used but now but now there are nonsurgical treatments available that produce natural results that last for years.
Sculptra, which stimulates the skin to thicken and lift, is an excellent choice for those who would benefit from adding a few millimeters of thickening over an area, rather than just filling in a line or wrinkle.
 
Before and after a series of Sculptra treatments, Photo by C. Elliott, M.D.
Sculptra can provide what is called a "Liquid Facelift" by restoring the frame under the skin that starts to shrink in our 20's.
 
Bone loss in the outer jawline lead to jowling & sagging skin under the chin. The right photo shows the results of restoring the lost volume in my patient with Sculptra. Photo by C. Elliott, MD
How does Sculptra® work?
Unlike other injectable products such as Juvederm™, Radiesse® or Perlane®, which produce an immediate result when injected, Sculptra® works slowly by stimulating the buildup of the body's natural collagen to thicken the skin. The main ingredient of Sculptra® is poly-L-lactic acid, derived from fruit acids, and it has safely been used in surgery for more than 25 years.
The improvement from Sculptra® treatments is gradual so no one else will notice a sudden difference and the results can last 2-3 years. Two to five treatments, done at least a month apart, are usually required, depending on the amount of volumizing desired. The area treated usually starts to begin filling out or plumping up about six weeks after the first session and the results continue to improve over the following months. Usually one treatment done each year will maintain the improvement seen with Sculptra®.
 
Before & after Sculptra treatments to cheeks & jawline, photo by C.Elliott, MD
The result is long lasting and looks and feels completely natural. It's an excellent choice to add volume to the cheeks, augment the chin, fill out hollow temples and even enhance the jaw line. Other body areas that can benefit from Sculptra® treatments include the backs of the hands and the décolletage.
Before & after Sculptra treatments & IPL spot removal
Sculptra® is priced at $890 for 1 vial and $1,445 for two. We offer a 15% discount on packages of 3 treatment sessions. Most people require 1-2 vials per treatment.
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