SCULPTRA
ACTIVATE THE POWER OF YOUR SKIN
Dr. Tan utilizes Sculptra®, a collagen inducing injectable, as a foundation for facial contouring and volumization to create stunning, natural-looking and sustainable results.
How Sculptra Aesthetics Works
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen—the most common protein in the body that is used to form a framework to support cells and tissue.
With age, your skin’s natural collagen supply decreases and you may start to notice that your skin doesn’t have the same resiliency and fullness it did in the past, resulting in wrinkles and loss of facial volume and sagging. Sculptra is made with biocompatible, biodegradable, synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid. When injected, Sculptra activate the skin’s natural regenerative process, by working deep within the dermis to help stimulate and replace lost collagen and gradually restore the look of fullness to areas of the face affected by time.
Sculptra is an essential component of many of Dr. Tan’s patient-specific, combination sculpting protocol to subtly lift tissue, tighten the skin, fill facial hollows, replaced lost volume, and slow the aging process. Sculptra is unique when it comes to restoring volume in the skin because it works by actually inducing the body to produce and lay down new collagen. Though it can take more time than hyaluronic acid fillers for the full effect to be complete, it is worth the wait. The volume can last two years or more, and most find the results stunning. Most common areas treated are:
Temple Hollows | Cheek Hollows | Nasolabial Folds | Cheek Depressions | Marionette Lines | Facial Lipoatrophy
Benefits Of Sculptra Aesthetics?
For the right patient, Sculptra Aesthetics offers a host of potential benefits:
- Natural, beautiful, long-lasting results, up to 2 years
- Softening of wrinkles and fine lines, folds and scars, to combat skin aging
- Is suitable for large volume corrections of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy)
- Non-invasive and non-surgical
- Minimal discomfort or downtime
- Safe, effective and FDA-approved
Candidate For Sculptra Aesthetics Treatment
One of the chief benefits of Sculptra® is that it is biologically inert, so it does not pose any risk of allergic reaction. As a result, most patients are good candidates for treatment. You may be a good candidate for Sculptra® injections if you:
- At least 18 years of age
- Those with aging, depleted complexions
- Those seeking a non-surgical solution to correct wrinkles and lines
- Are in good overall mental and physical health
- Do not have a skin infection or rash
- Do not have a severely damaged immune system
- Have reasonable expectations about the aesthetic improvements that you can achieve through Sculptra® treatment.
- Understand that the results you achieve through Sculptra® treatment are temporary and that you must repeat treatment in order to maintain your rejuvenated appearance.
Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment
Sculptra Aesthetics should only be administered by a Sculptra-trained physician. Choosing a reputable plastic surgeon is a crucial step in the process of Sculptra Aesthetics treatment. It’s important you trust your physician and trust that your treatment goals and results align, and more imprtantly minimize the risk of complications.
Dr. Susan Tan is a highly regarded fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon specializing in various dermal injections including Sculptra Aesthetics. She is able to leverage Sculptra’s long-term collagen building effects to maximize your results with complementary treatment. Patients love working with Dr. Tan for her focus on exceptional patient care and the ability to achieve beautiful and natural-looking outcomes.
Candidate For Sculptra Aesthetics Treatment
One of the chief benefits of Sculptra® is that it is biologically inert, so it does not pose any risk of allergic reaction. As a result, most patients are good candidates for treatment. You may be a good candidate for Sculptra® injections if you:
- At least 18 years of age
- Those with aging, depleted complexions
- Those seeking a non-surgical solution to correct wrinkles and lines
- Are in good overall mental and physical health
- Do not have a skin infection or rash
- Do not have a severely damaged immune system
- Have reasonable expectations about the aesthetic improvements that you can achieve through Sculptra® treatment.
- Understand that the results you achieve through Sculptra® treatment are temporary and that you must repeat treatment in order to maintain your rejuvenated appearance.
Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment
Sculptra Aesthetics should only be administered by a Sculptra-trained physician. Choosing a reputable plastic surgeon is a crucial step in the process of Sculptra Aesthetics treatment. It’s important you trust your physician and trust that your treatment goals and results align, and more imprtantly minimize the risk of complications.
Dr. Susan Tan is a highly regarded fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon specializing in various dermal injections including Sculptra Aesthetics. She is able to leverage Sculptra’s long-term collagen building effects to maximize your results with complementary treatment. Patients love working with Dr. Tan for her focus on exceptional patient care and the ability to achieve beautiful and natural-looking outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing for your treatment
Sculptra injections typically take less than an hour. Dr. Tan will first discuss your goals, examine the area she is planning to treat, mark the injection locations, and prep the area with an antiseptic.
At MD Skin Lab, Dr. Tan prioritizes patient comfort and experience. You may also receive topical anesthetic before the injections, and Dr. Tan mix the Sculptra injection with a numbing agent, like lidocaine, to help alleviate discomfort. Most people report very little pain.
After your injections, Dr. Tan will massage the area to help distribute the Sculptra and prevent the formation of lumps or nodules under the skin. You’ll also need to massage the area on your own, five times a day for about a week after the procedure, to prevent any nodules from sticking around. Dr. Tan will show you how.
Recovery and results
Most patients are able to return to their normal activities immediately after their treatment. Injectors typically send patients home with a small ice pack, which you can apply to the injection site several times that first day to help reduce any discomfort or swelling.
You should be able to cover any bruising with makeup.
When Sculptra is first injected, you may notice an immediate plumping effect which gives the appearance of a full correction. The results will diminish slightly as your body metabolize the product to build collagen. You’ll begin to see the longer-lasting results from boosted collagen production about three months after the initial series of treatments and maximum results between four and six months after the first treatment session. Multiple sessions (no sooners than 4 weeks after the injection session) may be needed. The number of treatment sessions depends on various factor, such as your needs and severity of the area you want to correct.
Potential side effects
You can expect some swelling and bruising at the injection site. Other common side effects include:
- redness
- tenderness
- pain
- bleeding
- itching
- bumps
Some people may develop lumps under the skin and skin discoloration. In a 2015 study, the reported incidence of nodule formation associated with Sculptra was 7 to 9 percent. This appears to be related to the depth of the injection, highlighting the importance of finding a qualified professional.
Sculptra shouldn’t be used by people with a history of irregular scarring or anyone allergic to the ingredients of Sculptra. It shouldn’t be used at the site of skin sores, acne, cysts, rashes, or other skin inflammation.
