Do You Have These Concerns?
Sunken Cheeks
Nasolabial Folds
Wrinkles
Loss of Apple Cheeks
Sculptra
BENEFITS
Long-lasting effects, typically lasting two years or more
Natural results by stimulating the body's own collagen
No downtime required after treatment, daily life remains unaffected
Significant results with minimal treatments
Sculptra
AM I A CANDIDATE?
Individuals with facial depressions or collagen loss
Those seeking to improve skin laxity and achieve a firmer appearance
Individuals looking to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
Those wanting to enhance apple cheeks and facial fullness
Sculptra®
Gradual, Natural, Long-lasting Beauty
Sculptra®, also known as 3D Poly-L-lactic Acid, is commonly referred to as the Youth Injection. Its main ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid, a substance that does not cause internal rejection and can be naturally decomposed by the body. It improves skin depressions, particularly nasolabial folds, skin creases, and wrinkles, making it safe for use without the need for a pre-treatment skin allergy test.
Sculptra "Steady and Stable"
Sculptra, a collagen stimulator, has over 30 years of usage experience in human injections, making it very safe and stable. It is packaged in "bottles" and appears in powder form. Before injection, it needs to be mixed with injection-specific water and soaked for over 48 hours. After mixing with water and being injected into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue layers, it will immediately produce a temporary filling effect. However, after a few days, the water will be metabolized by the body, temporarily returning to the pre-injection state. Then, the poly-L-lactic acid powder begins to work, stimulating collagen production over approximately four to six weeks, improving wrinkles, depressions, skin laxity, and even altering bone structure, regaining support with a gradual change that makes the process and effects more natural.
How is Sculptra Different from Other Injectable Fillers?
What Sets It Apart?
Most medical aesthetic fillers focus on single-point filling,
which may not satisfy those looking for overall facial improvement
and lifting. Sculptra injections consider the overall balanced
aesthetic of the face rather than just injecting fillers. Although
immediate improvement can be achieved, as the filler degrades and
metabolizes over time, the injection site will return to its
original state.
Compared to other injectable fillers,
Sculptra's filling effect lasts longer than traditional
fillers.
The gradual improvement effect of Sculptra makes your beauty grow
steadily and invisibly. Many people who have been injected with
Sculptra often leave others wondering, "Why do you look younger?"
but can't pinpoint any changes, making Sculptra very
suitable for those who prefer a low-key, discreet
transformation.
How Sculptra Works
After injecting Sculptra, there will be a temporary supportive effect, but after a day or two, as the water is metabolized, wrinkles and depressions may reappear. Don't worry, this is normal! At this time, Sculptra is quietly stimulating collagen growth. After about two to three months, the newly formed collagen will gradually replace the lost volume, resulting in noticeable improvement in wrinkles, sagging, and skin laxity.
COMPARISON
Facial Aesthetic Treatments
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Sculptra
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Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
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Autologous Fat Grafting
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Applicable Areas | Temples, Nasolabial Folds, Cheeks, Marionette Lines, Apple Cheeks | Temples, Forehead Lines, Smile Lines, Crow's Feet, Earlobes, Tear Troughs, Cheeks, Apple Cheeks, Nasolabial Folds, Nasal Bridge, Glabellar Lines, Chin, Lips | All body depressions |
Features | Provides filling and tightening, gradually improves skin conditions, stimulates natural collagen production | Hyaluronic acid has water absorption properties, better texture, similar to natural tissue | Natural and safe, approximately 60%-70% fat survival rate |
Procedure Type | Injection | Injection | Liposuction and fat reinjection |
Anesthesia | Topical Anesthesia | Topical Anesthesia | General/Local Anesthesia |
Recovery Time | 1-3 days | Almost no recovery time | 7-14 days |
Duration | About 2 years | 6-12 months | Surviving fat can last permanently |
Sculptra
Suitable parts
ATTENTION
Sculptra Precautions
After the injection treatment, please immediately perform a deep massage to help the Sculptra evenly disperse.
Cold Compress - After the massage, use an ice pack on the treated area to reduce post-treatment swelling.
To ensure the Sculptra is evenly distributed within the skin layer, post-treatment massage is very important. Follow the "555" rule: massage five times a day, for five minutes each time, for five consecutive days. This not only ensures even distribution but also accelerates collagen production, resulting in more natural and ideal treatment effects.
Within one week after the treatment: Do not wash your face with hot water, avoid hot springs, saunas, ovens, and steam rooms. Temporarily stop using exfoliating products, retinoids, fruit acids, salicylic acid, high concentration vitamin C, alcohol-based products, or pore tightening products.
Not suitable for individuals with the following conditions: inflammation or infection in the treatment area, severe keloid tendencies, rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases, and those who are minors, pregnant, or breastfeeding.
If you have other medical conditions or are taking medication, please discuss the treatment plan in detail with your doctor.
FAQ
About Sculptra
It takes time for the skin's deep layers to gradually produce collagen, so the treatment effects of Sculptra will naturally appear within 2 weeks to 3 months.
Sculptra treatment stimulates the growth of the body's own collagen and elastin fibers. Literature reports indicate that the treatment effects can last up to 1.5 to 2 years.
Common reactions after Sculptra injection are similar to those after hyaluronic acid injections, including swelling, redness, and in rare cases, pain, itching, discoloration, scabbing, or peeling at the injection site.
There might be some needle pricks and swelling during the procedure, but most people can tolerate it.