With the continued rise of popular injectable treatments like Botox, Fillers and Kybella, many of us may have questions about another highly sought-after injectable on the market, called Sculptra. Is it the equivalent of another dermal filler, or is it something entirely different? The answer is that Sculptra exists in a unique realm of its …
Sculptra is an injectable that is generally used to help revolumize the entire face, not just a specific area. Common areas Sculptra is injected includes the anterior and lateral portions of the cheeks, temples, nasolabial folds, jawline, marionette lines, pre-jowl and chin. What is Sculptra? Sculptra is an FDA-approved synthetic injectable that is used for …
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Even if it’s made you wiser, more experienced and more successful than your younger self, aging still gets a bad rap. Sure, you’d never trade the memories and experiences you’ve collected over the years, but you’d probably prefer not to see them written on your face every time you look in the mirror. If sagging …
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Fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Sculptra are a few of the most popular fillers that are used in different areas of the face to pre-juvenate and rejuvenate the face. Where can fillers be used? There are specific fillers that are meant for specific areas of the face. It is important that your provider is …
Patients in their early 40’s are often just beginning to notice signs of aging they’d like to address when they first come to Utah Facial Plastics. As we age, our skin becomes thinner, drier and the cell turnover process in the skin slows down. Patients in their 40’s also start to experience changes in their …
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) based filler which is very different than other fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, that are primarily made of hyaluronic acid. The difference between the types of injectables is that HA products “fill” while Sculptra “stimulates”. The Poly-L-lactic acid in Sculptra stimulates a patients own collagen to reduce the …
First of all, what is Sculptra ? Sculptra is an injectable liquid used to add volume to areas of the face to create a soft, natural, more youthful re-contouring of the face. It stimulates your skin’s own natural collagen production to help restore inner structure and create volume that has been lost due to aging. …
The loss of adipose tissue (or fat) in the face is common with aging can lead to somewhat of a skeletal appearance. One common area patients experience fat lose is in the temporal area. By restoring lost volume in the temples, patients typically look more youthful overall, though others wouldn’t notice any changes. The results …
