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Sculptra Aesthetic filler stimulates new collagen growth to sculpt, smooth, and volumize, with longer-lasting results than HA formulas.
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Sculptra can be used off-label (beyond its FDA approval) to add volume to the thighs, arms, and pecs, as well as the butt.
Very happy with the results. I'm 62 and did 6 vials. 2 every 2 months. Wasn't very painful. It is very expensive but I feel it's a more natural way to go. Went to North Western med spa. My injector is Brittany Macleod.
I have had four vials of Sculptra now, and I'm loving the results!! My skin glows, and I no longer have hollow cheeks or jowls. People always ask what I use on my skin because it has made such a difference. I will definitely continue to get Sculptra in the future.Updated on 20 Feb 2025:My results continue to...
Left: 2007 Right: 2016 Being 40 years old and in the beauty industry, the mirror is a constant companion in your life and a reminder that you're getting older. I am not ashamed to tell people my age or to tell them that I have had a little help along the way. Sculptra is the secret! It's not a filler but act...
No, an at-home red light LED mask is unlikely to interfere with Sculptra’s collagen-building process. While red light therapy can modulate inflammation, there is no strong clinical evidence that it reduces Sculptra-induced collagen production. As a precaution, I would avoid using the mask for the first 24–48 hours after injections and resume only once the skin has settled and your injector has cleared you. Direct studies on combining LED therapy with Sculptra are limited.
+2 answersHello Remy, I prefer to initially treat my patients with 1 vial of Sculptra on each side of their face at their first visit which in a 36 year old female will give subtle yet refreshing noticeable natural results over the course of 2-3 months. You can begin with 1 vial at a time but may not notice much of a change at all. I certainly would not recommend 3 to 4 vials of Sculptra at your initial treatment , that would be asking for a robust response and not what you desire. As with any...
+1 answersAge alone does not necessarily make Sculptra ineffective. Sculptra works by stimulating your own collagen production, so the more important considerations are your degree of facial volume loss, skin quality and laxity, overall health, and what you are hoping to improve. If Sculptra previously improved your cheek fullness, you may still be a good candidate. It can be particularly helpful for restoring gradual volume through the cheeks and improving overall facial support and skin quality....
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