SCULPTRA
Are you looking for a minimally invasive and long term solution to erase facial lines and restore your natural volume? Then we would love to invite you for a consultation at PearlMD Rejuvenation to see if Sculptra is the right treatment for you. Our team of skin specialists will provide a skin assessment and answer all of your questions about this treatment.
What Is It? | Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid that stimulates the body to produce its own collagen. The result is a fuller, smoother, more youthful looking face with less pronounced lines, wrinkles and folds. Although the results are not immediately apparent, visible differences appear naturally and progressively after each session and can last up to two years. The treatment schedule usually includes 1-3 treatments every 8-12 weeks.The most commonly treated areas requiring volume are:
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What Can I Expect? | After your initial consultation, a treatment session may take 20 to 30 minutes. A numbing cream or ice is commonly used before the Sculptra treatment is performed. The Sculptra is injected into the dermis of the skin in between the areas of fat and volume loss. You will be instructed on how to massage the treated areas to allow for even distribution of the product to ensure natural-looking results. It is very important to continue the massage routine for 5 minutes x 5 times daily for 5 days. We call this the 5x5x5 rule. |
Risks & Complications: | When injections are performed by a trained injector, side effects are uncommon. Possible side effects include prolonged redness, swelling, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. These side effects generally last from 1-7 days on average. On rare occasions, small bumps may be felt underneath the skin. They usually do not require treatment and are asymptomatic. |