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Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) works by stimulating your body’s own collagen production gradually over time. While it is well documented to improve skin thickness, volume loss, and overall texture, the improvement in tensile strength is more of an indirect effect. By enhancing collagen formation and supporting the extracellular matrix, the skin often becomes firmer and more resilient.Elastin regeneration, however, is not as robust as collagen stimulation—Sculptra’s main mechanism is collagen neogenesis rather than elastin production. So while you may notice improved firmness and support in the skin, true elastin regeneration remains limited compared to collagen.In summary, Sculptra helps restore structural integrity and firmness, which can feel like improved tensile strength, but the primary benefit comes from collagen induction rather than direct elastin synthesis.
Sculptra does not change the Tensile strength of the skin. What sculptra does is increase the volume underneath the skin in the form of scar tissue or collagen formation as companies like to call it. It’s just like a balloon, it’s loose when it’s deflated and it’s super tight when it’s inflated. I hope this helps and good luck from Leonard Grossman MD Organic Plastic Surgery.
Red light therapy can generally be performed after Sculptra injections, but it is essential to allow some time for the initial swelling and any potential bruising from the injections to subside. Typically, a waiting period of 1-2 weeks is recommended before undergoing red light therapy to ensure...
It's understandable to be concerned about the potential link between your recent Sculptra treatment and your diagnosis of celiac disease. While it is true that autoimmune conditions can sometimes increase the risk of complications with certain cosmetic treatments, the relationship isn't always...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. Sculptra can indeed be an option for addressing hip dips and achieving a rounder butt shape, even in men with a muscular physique. Sculptra for Hip Dips: Mechanism: Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable that stimulates collagen...