Sculptra

With the ageing process, the amount of collagen and elastin begins to diminish, along with a loss of tissue moisture. These changes combine to give rise to an increase in skin laxity, fine lines and wrinkles and an increase in the appearance of facial ageing. Whilst there are several highly effective nonsurgical treatments for facial rejuvenation, including dermal fillers and skin tightening treatments such as Morpheus8, some patients will require treatment that will result in an overall boosting effect and can address several skin concerns at the same time. Sculptra functions as a collagen stimulator and helps kick-start collagen and elastin production. The resulting effect is an impressive facial skin rejuvenation with effects that last much longer than traditional hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers.

Benefits of Sculptra at Centre for Surgery

• Only our aesthetic practitioners and dermatologists inject Sculptra for maximum safety.
• Quick 30-60 minute treatment
• Non-invasive with no need for surgery or general anaesthetic
• No incisions or scars
• Fast recovery with no downtime and no disruption to your normal daily routine
• Natural looking results
• Based in London’s top medical district in Marylebone, central London

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Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) based dermal filler. Sculptra differs from hyaluronic acid dermal fillers such as Juvederm in that it stimulates the new synthesis of collagen and elastin in the dermal layer of the skin. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers function by enhancing and restoring volume and creating a lifting effect on targeted areas of the face, such as the cheeks and nasolabial folds. Sculptra exerts its impact on the deeper lying connective tissue beneath the skin surface, resulting in a more vibrant, softer and smoother skin complexion with an associated increase in skin tightness and hydration for a comprehensive facial rejuvenation effect.

Sculptra is an ideal non-surgical treatment for patients keen to improve the skin’s overall appearance without the need for more invasive treatments such as surgery. In many patients with a good underlying bone structure, there is less of a requirement to correct volume loss as would typically occur with injecting a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. Instead, what would be ideal is a treatment that would result in a rejuvenation effect without the risk of creating an “overfilled” appearance with HA dermal fillers. Sculptra has a stimulatory effect, ideal for patients with good underlying bone structure. The formation of collagen and elastin occurs at several levels in the skin, and even small amounts of Sculptra can act to kickstart collagen production. Currently, Sculptra is the only biostimulatory agent available today.

Sculptra is ideal for treating deeper lines, folds, and areas of the face that appear sunken or have undergone facial atrophy. It effectively softens fine lines and wrinkles, and it can treat areas including the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and cheeks.

Similar to other types of dermal filler treatments, the injection of Sculptra follows a similar process. The treatment itself takes, on average, between 30 to 60 minutes. Our facial injectors are experienced medical practitioners with years of experience using Sculptra and will inject Sculptra precisely into the targeted areas. The injection technique for sculpture differs from dermal fillers in that it should be injected into the deeper layers of the skin to allow its bio-stimulator effects to have maximum impact. After having sculpture injections, your practitioner will massage the product into the face to ensure even distribution. This step is crucial.

Sculptor treatment does not result in any downtime, and the vast majority of patients feel very comfortable returning to work and doing any regular activities straight after their treatment. It is also customary to have a mild degree of bruising and localised tenderness, often lasting up to 2 weeks. It is essential to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun for several days after treatment, and your practitioner recommends you massage the area treated for five minutes, five times a day, for a total of five days. Your practitioner will explain to you the optimum ways to look after the area of treatment at your consultation.

Unlike hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, which result in effects that are often immediately visible, Sculptra works differently. Due to its bio-stimulating tissue effects, it takes a period before the results of treatment become evident, and this ranges anywhere from 3 to 6 months from your first Sculptra treatment. The production of new collagen and elastin results in the remodelling of the deeper connective tissue, and this is a process that takes time, hence why results are not immediately visible after treatment. This is also an effect observed with treatment after Morpheus8.

For optimum results, our practitioners recommend between 1 and 3 initial treatments. You will often notice a significant improvement in your facial skin following each treatment, with optimal results being noticed about four weeks after your final treatment. The great benefit of sculpture is that results will continue to improve over several months following your final treatment.

Sculptra is ideal for softening fine lines and wrinkles and enhancing volume in areas of the face affected by ageing. It is designed to produce a refreshed and rejuvenated facial look without more invasive surgery.

Both the upper and lower parts of the face can be treated with sculpture, including:

• Cheeks
• Temples
• Chin
• Jawline
• Nasolabial folds
• Forehead

Sculptra is an effective treatment for improving the shape of the buttocks, adding contour and definition, smoothening textural irregularities, or subtly enhancing buttock volume. Some women may be unsuitable for a Brazilian butt lift due to a lack of adequate fat reserves or may be unwilling to have an invasive surgical procedure to enhance their buttock contour. Sculptra produces results that can last for up to 2 years. After this, we would recommend yearly maintenance treatment to maintain the shape of your buttocks.

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