What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable that goes beyond the abilities of most injectable fillers. Instead of placing temporary volume under your skin with a gel-like consistency, Sculptra triggers the production of a fibrous protein called collagen. Collagen is a building block of your skin and tissues that keeps them firm and youthful.
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is the key ingredient of Sculptra. It’s biocompatible, which means it won’t cause a harmful reaction in your skin. It simply stimulates collagen production before dissolving.
The results of Sculptra are visible for up to two years. After that time, you can talk to MyFitMed , about getting touch-up treatments if you decide to do so.
Which areas can Sculptra treat?
Sculptra can treat more areas than you might expect. While the face is a highly-requested treatment area, it’s not the only area you can target. Sculptra treats:
Face
Sculptra can add soft volume and structure to your face while minimizing facial wrinkles like smile lines and marionette lines.
Buttocks
Sculptra can treat the cellulite on and around your buttocks. Additionally, it can provide a subtle lifting effect or buttock augmentation without surgery.
Other areas
Wrinkles on your chest, knees, or elbows may benefit from Sculptra injections. Some people use the treatment to create definition in muscular areas like their pectorals, biceps, and thighs.
What should I expect during the Sculptra procedure?
When you visit MyFitMed , for Sculptra, your provider maps out the injection sites on your skin before cleansing the areas and applying topical anesthesia. This makes your skin numb and ready for the needles.
Your provider uses tiny injections of Sculptra to minimize the procedure’s discomfort. After the injections, you may apply an ice pack for a few minutes at a time to alleviate any lingering discomfort.
Most people are able to return to all of their normal activities immediately after their Sculptra injections. You must massage the treated areas for five minutes at a time, five times a day, for the first five days after treatment.
Call MyFitMed, or schedule an appointment online for more information on Sculptra today.