The Aesthetics Society
Bio-Stimulators
Sculptra
What is Sculptra
Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and is used to make collagen within the treated area. Sculptra is administered as a liquid, and it can take you weeks to see gradual results. Your results continue to improve for months after treatment, especially if you get subsequent treatments. This injectable can treat wrinkles, lines, creases, and folds to give you a youthful appearance. Sculptra gradually improves the injected area over several weeks, producing natural results. It is recommended for areas with volume reduction.
How many treatment will I need?
On average, you will undergo 2 to 3 treatment sessions over a few months. The number of injections per session will vary depending on the personalized treatment plan created for you.
When will I see results?
Most clinical study participants noticed results within 1 month, with effects lasting up to 2 years.
What should I do after treatment?
Massage the treated area to evenly distribute Sculptra using the 5-5-5 rule: massage the injected area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 consecutive days.
Which areas does Sculptra treat?
Sculptra is designed to correct shallow to deep wrinkles and facial folds. When administered by a trained specialist using the proper injection technique, Sculptra is clinically approved to treat:
- Cheek wrinkles
- Deep nasolabial folds, also known as “smile lines”
- Marionette lines (lines framing the mouth)
- Chin wrinkles
How soon after treatment can I wear make up?
If no complications arise, makeup can be applied a few hours after treatment.
Is Sculptra safe? What are the side effetcs?
Sculptra is FDA-approved in the United States and has been used globally since 1999. It is made from poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic material naturally absorbed by the body, and has long been used in dissolvable stitches.
Because Sculptra contains no human or animal components, allergy testing is not required before treatment.
Common side effects include pain, redness, bruising, tenderness, itching, lumps, bleeding, and swelling at the injection site. In some cases, small bumps under the skin may be felt when pressing on the treated area, and larger lumps, with or without inflammation, have also been reported.
Hyperdilute Radiesse
What is Hyperdilute Radiesse?
Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite, or CaHA, a filler that delivers immediate contouring and stimulates collagen and elastin production. Hyperdilute Radiesse consists of a process that thins out Radiesse filler with a combination of saline solution and Lidocaine. This combination is injected into areas where the skin appears to sag.
How is treatment with Radiesse performed?
Radiesse is injected beneath the skin in a quick procedure that can easily be completed during a lunch break.
How soon will I see results with Radiesse, and how long will they last?
Radiesse provides immediate smoothing of lines and wrinkles upon injection, with natural-looking results that can last a year or more for many patients.
What are the side effects of treatment?
Common side effects of Radiesse and Radiesse (+) include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, and itching at the injection site.
