What is Sculptra®?

Sculptra® is a robust bio-stimulant. It aids in making you look more youthful without making you look like you have had work done. It helps to restore facial volume including wrinkles and folds in the skin.  Sculptra® addresses an underlying cause of facial aging not just the symptoms.  Sculptra® works with your body to help rebuild lost collagen (See the infographic below on why collagen matters). Starting between the ages of 18 and 20, we lose 1% of collagen a year. So, by the age 60 a person has lost 40% of their collagen.  Anyone at any age is an ideal candidate for Sculptra® because everyone loses collagen and benefits from healthier skin.  Sculptra® has also recently become popular for butt lifts, rejuvenation of arms, neck, and decolletage. 

Sculptra® is made with biodegradable, biocompatible, synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA).  PLLA is a material in many dissolvable sutures.  When the PLLA particles are absorbed, they aid in stimulating your own collagen production.  A client should get a series of treatments, for example, 2 vials every month for 3 months. For best results, your injector should create a treatment plan for you including a foundational plan and a maintenance plan.  Results can last up to 2 years.  Sculptra was FDA approved 18 years ago but continues to evolve over time to produce better outcomes. Steadman Aesthetics is a huge advocate for bio stimulation and natural results.  To be skilled in Sculptra® treatments one needs to have a great understanding of anatomy, meticulous care, awareness of injection depth, and excellent assessment skills.  

Why does collagen matter?