Sculptra

Sculptra is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that reduces wrinkles and facial lines while creating a fuller, more youthful appearance to your face. This FDA-approved facial and body injectable, also known as the “liquid facelift,” works deep within the dermis. It fills in lines and wrinkles, and stimulates your body to produce new collagen and underlying tissue, which gradually restores the fullness and smooth texture to areas of the face most affected by aging.

Sculptra for the Body

Sculptra is also used for body rejuvenation. It can be used to enhance the appearance of the buttocks while adding more volume and shape (nonsurgical butt lift), and decreasing the appearance of cellulite and dimpling overall.

Natural Collagen Booster

Because Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, it doesn’t provide the filling action. Instead, it causes a reaction in the skin which forms new collagen, resulting in natural-looking results. The Sculptra itself is absorbed by the tissue and is gone about two years after a treatment, but the new collagen layer that is left behind may last two or more years. As a non-invasive procedure, Sculptra is perfect for those who want to give their faces a fresh look without the stitches or risks associated with cosmetic surgery.

Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic material that has been used for decades in dissolvable stitches, and soft tissue implants. Because it’s a biodegradable molecule, it is easily broken down and absorbed within the body. PLLA acts as a collagen stimulator, helping to gradually restore fullness to facial wrinkles and folds. This results in a softer and more youthful appearance.

Rebuild Collagen Structure Naturally

This is a dermal filler treatment, which means the treatment itself will require the use of a small, thin needle to inject the special treatment solution directly into the sub-dermal areas of the skin. Once injected into your skin, the microspheres are slowly absorbed and metabolized by the body, which results in increased collagen and elastin production deep within your skin to restore a youthful visage.

Patients who have sensitive skin or who are anxious about needles may choose to use a topical numbing cream prior to the procedure to ensure comfort for the duration of the treatment. Your treatment appointments will take about 30 minutes to complete, just like any other dermal filler.

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After your Sculptra treatment, you’ll notice your skin’s elasticity gradually improving as it reaches a more youthful texture. You may see some improvements within the first week of treatment; however, optimal, long-lasting effects will not develop until an average of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.

The improvement will continue for four to six months, at which point your results should reach their peak. Because the results occur throughout a gradual timeframe, you won’t experience a sudden, unnatural appearance that may be associated with surgical treatments.

Sculptra costs $850 per vial in Austin at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa. Purchase three vials, get one free for a limited time. Your medical cosmetic injector will recommend a specific number of vials and treatment sessions, based on your age and overall aesthetic goals. Nationally, the average cost of a Sculptra treatment is $1,039 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Sculptra Financing

If you’d like to offset your costs up front, Sculptra financing is available through Care Credit.

For ideal results, you will need three Sculptra sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. For long-term results, Sculptra really beats out the competition of other HA fillers on the market. Most fillers require maintenance injections every 6 to 9 months. However, the majority of patients see their Sculptra results last anywhere from one to two years.

Generally, one maintenance treatment per year is needed — usually with a smaller amount of product — to preserve seamless results.

Sculptra injections are quick and very tolerable. The injections cause only very mild and temporary discomfort — they feel similar to a light pinching sensation.

However, all Sculptra fillers contain Lidocaine to ensure minimal discomfort during your treatment. Filler treatments last just minutes and require little to no downtime.

Sculptra results can last more than two years, according to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

Most patients can return to their normal activities immediately after Sculptra injections. However, some patients may experience slight swelling or minor bruising that will subside within a few days.

In this case, applying a cold ice pack to the injection site for a few minutes at a time within the first 24 hours will help speed along the recovery.

Viva Day Spa + Med Spa offers Sculptra in Austin at Viva Domain Northside in north Austin, downtown at Viva Day Spa Lamar, in Central Austin at Viva 35th and Viva Round Rock.