What Is Sculptra®?
Sculptra® is a facial injectable available for use since 2009 that consists of poly-L-lactic acid reconstituted in sterile water. Sculptra® works gradually to correct deep facial wrinkles and folds by replacing collagen that is lost in the natural aging process. Sculptra® is used to gradually replace lost collagen over a series of injections, which offers a more subtle transformation and results that can last for up to two years.
What is poly-L-lactic acid?
Poly-L-lactic acid is a synthetic biodegradable, biocompatible polymer. Poly-L-lactic acid helps reinforce skin structure by replacing natural collagen and restoring the fullness of the skin to correct deep facial wrinkles and folds. While poly-L-lactic acid fillers such as Sculptra® use a synthetic filler to replace collagen, it, as well as the natural hyaluronic acid fillers used at the Natural Face™ Clinics, are all non-allergenic.
How Long Do Sculptra® Treatments Take?
Treatments can be instituted during a patient’s lunch hour and generally take no longer than 15 minutes at a time. Average initial treatment is two to three sessions between six and 10 weeks apart with a maintenance treatment needed only once a year.
Where can Sculptra® be Used?
Sculptra® is indicated for the treatment of deep facial wrinkles and folds that do not occur in the forehead, around the eyes, mouth or lips.
What makes Sculptra® Different?
Sculptra®, unlike injectable treatments using hyaluronic acid, it is a synthetic injectable that works gradually to improve the structure of the skin. It allows you to improve your appearance more subtly, and the results last for up to two years with minimal maintenance treatments required.
How Long Do the Results Last?
Natural cell enzymes break down the properties of poly-L-lactic acid over time, and a once a year maintenance treatment is required but overall results can last up to two years.
How Much Do Sculptra® Treatments Cost in Syracuse?
The costs involved with a Natural Face™ procedure can vary depending on the extent of the treatment necessary to achieve optimum results. Having our own private on-site surgical facility allows our patients to save money by including all the before and after care, operating room costs, and the local anesthetic fees together. Natural Face™ Clinics accepts all major credit cards. We can also assist if you need financing through CareCredit®. Please call and ask for our concierge services for assistance with financing.
Additional Botox®/Injectable Fillers Procedures
Double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sang W. Kim at Natural Face Clinics specialize in aesthetic enhancement of the face, head, and neck, exclusively. Patients come to see us from the Syracuse metropolitan area and Central New York area including Ithaca, and Rochester. At Natural Face™ Clinics, we specialize in restoring the youthful neck contour, tired appearance of the brows and eyes, and skin laxity. We offer customized treatment, both surgical and non-surgical, including facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), nose surgery (rhinoplasty), brow lift, neck lift, and skin resurfacing. Find out more by scheduling your personal consultation today.