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Sculptra®
Rebuild your collagen.
Once we become adults, we start losing 1% of our collagen every year, it’s part of aging. A fibrous protein in our skin’s deep dermis, collagen is a key component of healthy-looking skin: it gives our skin structure and supports the function of elastin and hyaluronic acid. Elastin maintains the skin’s shape and hyaluronic acid protects and hydrates the skin. When we have more collagen, we have more elastin and hyaluronic acid.
Sculptra® is an injectable collagen stimulating procedure that provides a soft natural look. Ideal for those who don’t want to look “filled,” it fights wrinkles and sagging skin, restoring plumpness.
What to Expect
Sculptra® is injected into the deep dermis where collagen strands support your skin’s structure. Over time, it will help your body reproduce lost collagen.
From person to person, the amount of Sculptra® injected depends on how much collagen has been lost. For the first 24-48 hours there is fluid in the face which gets reabsorbed.
The collagen stimulating process starts at about two weeks post treatment, but results are usually visible within 8-12 weeks. At that time a second treatment may be performed.
Get subtle, natural and lasting results with Sculptra®.
Unlike fillers, Sculptra® is a stimulant injection that triggers your skin to regrow its collagen. The Sculptra® is absorbed by your body, leaving behind a new collagen layer.
Requiring a series of treatments to achieve maximum results, we’ll develop a custom treatment plan for your skin and your goals, taking 3D photos of the depleted area. During the injection treatment, Sculptra® will be injected into the area of concern.
Sculptra® uses Poly-L-Lactic acid which works with your own body’s production of collagen and thickening of the skin; over time, filling in fine and deep lines and softening facial contours. Results will occur in over eight weeks, as the body needs time to grow new collagen.
Why choose us?
At External Affairs, a reliable method of significantly improving the overall thickness of skin has been our goal for over 20 years – Sculptra® achieves that goal, and we are one of the only clinics that are approved to offer it.
Sculptra® FAQs
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Sculptra® is available at all External Affairs locations - Edmonton, St. Albert and Kelowna!
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Sculptra® is great for addressing both shallow and deep wrinkles in various areas, such as:
Deep folds between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds) also called “smile lines”
Lines framing the mouth (marionette lines)
Chin wrinkles
Decolleté
Butt dimples
Stretch marks
Crepey tummies
Thin hands
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As a collagen stimulator, results will differ from person to person. However, in most cases, clients have found results to last up to 2 years.
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For the first couple days, there may be some swelling and bruising. However, most patients can return to normal activities following treatment.
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Injection site bleeding, tenderness, pain, redness, bruising, or swelling are the most common side effects with Sculptra®. These will generally last a few days to 10 days.
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Fillers are made using a hyaluronic acid and are meant to immediately fill and give volume to the area under the skin. Sculptra® is made using a Poly-L-Lactic acid that will stimulate collagen production.
Over time, Sculptra® will work with body to produce collagen and thicken the skin. Fillers will give you an immediate result, whereas Sculptra® works to stimulate collagen and results are usually best noticed after 8 weeks.
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On average, a series of three treatment sessions over the course of a few months may be needed. The number of injections at each session will vary, depending on the degree of desired results and the treatment plan determined by the injector and you.
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Sculptra® is designed to give you noticeable results that emerge gradually and can last up to two years!
Don’t be disappointed if you don’t see immediate results. A few days after treatment, you may look as you did before treatment. This is normal and temporary. The Sculptra® regimen delivers its full effects with an average of three treatment sessions over the course of a few months. Because results happen gradually, you’ll see subtle, yet noticeable, results in the reduction of facial wrinkles and folds by comparing images before treatment and a couple of months following treatment.
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Sculptra® is a specialty filler and should only be injected by a trained and licensed injector. Here at EA, our injectors participate in an extensive training program. We believe that proper injection technique and aftercare are crucial to getting you the best results.