What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is a unique injectable treatment made from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). In simple terms, it acts like a fertilizer for your skin cells. Instead of just sitting under the skin to push wrinkles up like traditional fillers, Sculptra works deep within the tissue to tell your body to create its own fresh, natural collagen.
As the Sculptra particles are safely absorbed by your body, they leave behind a strong, new network of collagen that naturally plumps the skin and smooths out hollow areas over time.
Key Benefits
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Gradual & Natural: Because you are growing your own collagen, the volume builds slowly. No one will know you had work done; you will just look more refreshed month after month.
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Long-Lasting: Once the new collagen is built, your results can last for 2 years or even longer.
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The "Sculptra Glow": Aside from restoring lost volume, it dramatically improves your overall skin quality, giving you a firmer, smoother, and glowing complexion.
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Global Facial Rejuvenation: It is excellent for treating larger hollow areas, such as sunken cheeks, deep smile lines, and thinning temples.
Is Radiesse Right for Me?
This treatment is perfect for you if:
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You are patient and prefer a gradual, natural-looking transformation rather than instant, dramatic volume.
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You have overall facial volume loss, sunken cheeks, or hollow temples.
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You want results that last over two years.
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You want to address the root cause of facial aging (collagen loss) rather than just treating individual wrinkles.
What to Expect: The Timeline
1. Consultation & Prep:
We will assess your facial structure and goals. A topical numbing cream is applied to your skin to ensure the treatment is comfortable.
2. The Treatment: 30–45 mins.
The Sculptra liquid, which is also mixed with a numbing agent (lidocaine), is carefully injected into the targeted hollow areas of your face.
3. The Recovery: 1–5 days.
You will look plump immediately from the liquid carrier, but this will absorb within a day or two, returning you to your baseline. You may experience mild swelling or bruising.
4. The True Results: 4–6 weeks.
Your body begins building its new collagen. You will slowly notice your skin firming up, hollows filling in, and texture improving.
Frequently asked questions
Before Your Appointment (Pre-Treatment)
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Consult Your Provider: Ask us about temporarily pausing any supplements or items that may thin the blood prior to your appointment to help minimize bruising.
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Skip Alcohol: Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your treatment.
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Hydrate: Arrive at your appointment well-hydrated.
After Your Appointment (Post-Treatment)
The most important part of your Sculptra recovery is the massage. To ensure the product is evenly distributed and prevents small bumps from forming under the skin, you must follow the Rule of 5s:
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Massage the treated areas for 5 minutes
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Do this 5 times a day
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Continue for 5 days after your treatment.
Financing with Cherry
Cherry allows you to seamlessly split your treatment costs into manageable monthly payments. Applying is quick and won’t affect your credit score. Once approved, you can select a payment plan that aligns with your financial needs, so you can enjoy treatments without financial stress.