Injectables are among the most popular medical aesthetic treatments for a reason: they offer a minimally invasive and subtle way to refresh your look. While hyaluronic acid fillers are a common way to plump and smooth the skin, Sculptra® is a unique, collagen-stimulating option with a host of rejuvenating applications. This blog will explore what makes Sculptra® different and discuss where it can be injected to enhance youthful contours.
While many of the most popular dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, Sculptra® is a biostimulator containing poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). Poly-L-lactic acid is known for its ability to stimulate collagen production over time.
While hyaluronic acid fillers are excellent for adding instant volume to areas like the lips or chin, Sculptra® is best used near the structural framework of the face, specifically around bony contours, sculpting the cheekbones and creating a defined jawline.
Gradual Rejuvenation: Because Sculptra® stimulates collagen, changes appear subtly and progressively. Many patients appreciate this more gradual approach, particularly compared to the instant results of other fillers, because it looks more natural and helps them feel confident without a sudden and dramatic transformation.
Long-Lasting Results: Because of the continuous collagen production, Sculptra® is one of the longest-lasting biostimulators available.
Improvement in Elasticity: Elastin is a major component of the skin’s underlying structure. You may have heard that skin loses elasticity over time, and decreased elastin production is a primary contributor to many signs of aging. However, when collagen is stimulated, so is elastin, and both proteins are responsible for creating healthy skin that bounces back instead of wrinkling.
Thicker Skin: While our skin is designed to regenerate regularly, this process slows over time, resulting in thinner skin that is less effective at renewing itself. Collagen supports the skin, helping it retain its strength. Thicker, stronger dermal tissues are more resistant to wrinkles and folds as long as collagen continues to be synthesized at a high rate.
At 4Beauty Medspa, we use Sculptra® injections to target areas of the face that have lost collagen, restoring youthful contours and firmness to key features of the face and supporting ongoing collagen production.
The cheeks are often the first place patients notice age-related volume loss. The cheeks become flatter and lose their youthful, convex ogee line. Sculptra® is injected directly on top of the cheekbone, deep below the skin, to enhance facial symmetry and reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Over time, cheek volume is restored, mid face and lower facial structure are reinforced, and the skin appears smoother and more toned.
As we age, the temples become more hollow, aging our faces in a way we can’t quite put our fingers on. When Sculptra® is injected in the temples, it not only addresses this hollow appearance but also provides a gentle lift for the rest of the face.
As facial tissues descend over time, they can produce a boxy face shape, jowls, and loss of definition in the jaw—key tells of a person’s age. Sculptra® can be injected around the lower face to target jowling and sculpt a defined jawline.
Many patients are surprised to learn that Sculptra® can be used around the buttocks and hips to enhance shape and size without the downtime or risks associated with surgery. Known as a non-surgical butt lift, this treatment offers all the collagen-boosting and skin-smoothing benefits of Sculptra®, while also reducing the appearance of cellulite and providing long-lasting results.
If you are considering biostimulators, dermal fillers, or other injectables, it’s important to seek the expertise of providers with extensive experience with injectable treatments. At 4Beauty Medspa, our dedicated aesthetic team works to understand your goals and create a treatment plan that creates beautiful, natural-looking results.
To schedule a consultation with our expert staff at 4Beauty Medspa in Miami, FL, call (786) 822-7351 or complete our online contact form today.
