Sculptra Treatments
Sculptra is one of the hottest new treatments available in medi-spas across Canada. The treatment takes about half an hour to complete and, once all the treatments are over you can expect your new look to last for about two years according to a study on Soft-tissue augmentation and the role of poly-L-lactic acid. (Vleggaar D. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006; 118 (Suppl.3): 46S-54S). Although I have heard others report that they still saw the beautiful effects of Sculptra treatments three years later.
That time frame makes Sculptra one of the most desirable skin care treatments. No more running into the clinic or spa for repeat injections of Botox, Restalyne or other dermal fillers every 3-6 months (although to be clear some fillers can last up to a year and a half on some people in some areas of the face).
Sculptra is most often recommended to men and women who are looking stressed, tired and starting to sag at the jowls or show a sunken look under the eyes and on the sides of the face. Treatments are non-invasive and has no known side effects. As this is a relatively newly released technology, it is important to note that the materials used in Sculptra treatments are not new to the field. In fact the substance has been used in the medical profession for over thirty years.
How Does Sculptra Work?
Sculptra is a filler, yes, but your transformation won’t be overnight. In fact the materials used stimulates your own production of collagen so you could be noticing improvements up to 3-4 months after your previous treatment. Your skin will literally tighten and smooth out after each session.
Although Sculptra promotes natural collagen production, it is a synthetic (poly-L-lactic acid derived from alpha-hydroxy fruit acids which is found in many over the counter skin care products). You might also like to know that this procedure has been in use for over 10 years now, in over 30 countries.
So, What’s It Like to Have Done?
On a pain factor of 1 to 10, with ten being the highest, Sculptra injections have been rated on average on the 2-3 scale (just uncomfortable). Your doctor should give you a topical and numbing medication as the materials is injected by a needle.
As stated above, the average session takes less than half an hour and most people only need 3-5 sessions to restore them to their former glory.
