Sculptra® Aesthetic Tampa
Sculptra Aesthetic Tampa - Long-Lasting Wrinkle Reduction
Wrinkles can appear for so many reasons: smiling, laughing, squinting, natural aging, and even sleeping position. You may have looked into options for getting rid of wrinkles, but you want something that will last longer and without the “overnight” effect of other fillers- Sculptra Aesthetic Tampa is exactly that.
Sculptra Aesthetic Tampa - Facial Volume Restoration
Tampa board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stan Castor and his team at Artisan Aesthetics Plastic Surgery and Laser Center are here to help men and women achieve a naturally more youthful appearance with the Sculptra® Aesthetic facial filler to fight those lines at the root of the problem.
Sculptra® is a non-surgical facial filler that is different from the others because it goes deep within the skin and reignites your body’s production of collagen. The results are seen gradually through a series of injections and can last for longer than two years.
Is Sculptra® the Right Filler for Me?
Just because wrinkles seem unavoidable doesn’t mean you can’t continue to put your best face forward no matter your age. If you have noticed that your face isn’t as youthful or full as it used to be and are looking for a longer-term solution, Sculptra® may be a very effective option for you. It can aid with the following types of problems that you might be experiencing:
- Chin wrinkles.
- Smile or frown lines.
- Marionette lines around your mouth.
- Crow’s feet or lines surrounding your eyes.
Sculptra® has also been shown to be effective in providing patients with a subtle lifting of the face.
Treatment Time: One hour.
Return to Work: Most can return to regular activities immediately after treatment.
Expected Results: Results from Sculptra® can last up to 25 months from the final session.
Sculptra Aesthetic Tampa - The Procedure Benefits
Sculptra® gives you natural looking results because it’s your body that is doing the filling of hollow areas and lines and creases. It is doing so by producing new amounts of collagen. This is different than simply injecting volume beneath a crease.
This also delivers longer-lasting results. Because your body is creating new collagen, this continues for months as the body slowly absorbs the PLLA. That’s why Sculptra® can basically double the duration of its results compared to typical dermal fillers.
What Are the Side Effects of Sculptra®?
To illustrate, the most common side effects with Sculptra are like those with any dermal filler. For instance:
- Itching.
- Redness.
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Tenderness.
- Slight Bleeding.
- Formation of small lumps.
Eventually, all these issues pass quickly. In short, if you’re wondering about poly-L-lactic acid. Especially centerpiece of Sculptra®, PLLA is a biocompatible, biodegradable substance that the body accepts. Not to mention, it has been used for over 20 years in surgical applications, including dissolvable sutures.
Are Sculptra® Injections Painful?
Injecting Sculptra® can cause some bruising at the injection sites. This isn’t serious bruising, but if you want to mitigate it you can stop taking any aspirin and ibuprofen a couple days before your session. That’s all you need to do.
Sculptra Aesthetic Tampa - The Procedure Guide
How Does Sculptra® Work?
The surgeon conducts the Sculptra® Aesthetic procedure through a series of injections with up to three sessions performed at about three-week intervals. Then, during your session with Dr. Castor, Scupltra® Aesthetic will inject into the deep dermis of your skin at the desired areas. Subsequently, there will be a temporary disappearance of the wrinkles immediately. Until the ingredients of the injection are absorbed into the deep dermis, giving you a temporary “preview” of the long-term results that are to come.
Once absorbed into the dermis, the ingredients of Sculptra®-which include poly-L-lactic acid. Later, it will begin to rebuild collagen and create a strong underlying skin structure. You will gradually see results over the next several months as your body continues to replenish collagen. It also creates more fullness in your face and smoother and radiant skin.
How to Prepare for a Sculptra® Session?
Sculptra® is injected more deeply than other dermal fillers, down into the dermis layer. That’s because the dermis layer is where the body produces collagen and Sculptra® intends to boost your collagen production where injected. Before your injections, we provide local anesthetic at the injection sites, depending on your preference. That makes these injections basically painless.
How Many Sculptra Sessions Will I Need?
In reality, Sculptra is unlike other fillers for the skin. It gets injected deeper into the dermis layer. However, the injections happen in a series of three sessions. Finally, these sessions take place over three to four months. Besides this, it triggers the collagen-building mechanisms in the dermis layer, and each subsequent session builds on the previous session.
How Long Does It Take Fur Sculptra to Work?
Sculptra® doesn’t add initial volume like typical dermal fillers. As noted above, Sculptra® has some initial plumping due to the gel that is used the deliver the poly-L-lactic acid, but this is a short-term event that passes as the gel spreads under the skin. The PLLA stimulates the production of new collagen, and that’s where Sculptra® actually does its work. This takes about two weeks to fully take effect.
Sculptra Aesthetic Tampa - The Recovery and Expected Results
How Long Does Sculptra Provide Results?
Sculptra® is the longest-lasting dermal filler pr,oviding results that last up to two years.
How Long Does It Take For Sculptra to Work?
Injecting Sculptra® can cause some bruising at the injection sites. This isn’t serious bruising, but if you want to mitigate it you can stop taking any aspirin and ibuprofen a couple days before your session. That’s all you need to do.
Is There Any Recovery Involved With Sculptra?
Sculptra® is the same as other dermal fillers. You may have some slight redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection sites, but these side effects usually resolve in a few hours. Patients can return to work or their other normal activities immediately after these injections. There is no aftercare.
Begin Your Sculptra® Treatment in Tampa
Dr. Castor prides himself on delivering natural-looking filler treatments so you can feel more youthful and confident. Call (813) 971-2000 to inquire more about the procedure details or contact us for an appointment. Dr. Castor offers complimentary consultations.
