Sculptra Austin, TX

Regularly scheduled maintenance appointments help to keep the patient’s collagen levels higher. After an initial series of Sculptra injection, maintenance can be achieved annually for best treatment results.

There are several other minimally invasive facial rejuvenation options available. The option that is best suited for a patient depends on their preferences, candidacy for treatment, and potential outcome.

This PLLA injectable treatment offers patients an effective, non-surgical option for addressing the signs of aging with long-lasting results. Nonetheless, there are other non-surgical treatments available for facial rejuvenation. Other non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments include:

• Collagen supplements – upon ingesting one of these supplements, the digestive system breaks the collagen proteins down. Currently, the effectiveness of collagen supplements is inconclusive.
• Collagen creams – these creams are unable to fully penetrate into the skin. Therefore, they do not reach the dermis, which is the middle layer of skin that produces collagen. However, these creams can be beneficial. Although topical treatments are ineffective in increasing collagen production, they do help moisturize the epidermis, briefly improving its appearance.
• Dermal fillers – after the expert injector administers a filler into a specific line, wrinkle, or fold, its visibility diminishes. This is an immediate change. However, these results may be short-lived.
• Neurotoxins – a neurotoxin (e.g., BOTOX® Cosmetic) reduces the visibility of wrinkles resulting from muscle movements. It accomplishes this by interrupting the signals from the brain that tell the muscle to move. One area that is frequently addressed with neurotoxins is the frown lines above the nose, just between the eyebrows. The results of neurotoxin injections usually last three to four months.

This poly-L-lactic acid injectable treatment is designed to address one of the underlying causes of aging in the face – the decrease in collagen production – not just the symptoms.

After meeting with your provider and discussing an individualized treatment plan, on average patients will need two to three treatment sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart followed by annual maintenance treatments.

Each patient is unique. Therefore, the number of injections and the amount of PLLA required varies from one patient to the next. As experienced injector specialists, the professionals at the Buckingham Center in Austin, Texas, create each patient a customized poly-L-lactic acid treatment plan.

Sculptra gradually increases collagen production. Therefore, patients in the Austin, Texas, area who would like to appear more youthful may be good candidates for facial rejuvenation treatments with this injectable treatment.

Individuals with a weakened immune system and those who have experienced an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients included in the PLLA injectable treatment are not good candidates for this facial rejuvenation treatment. In addition, people who tend to develop keloid or hypertrophic scars should consider another facial rejuvenation treatment option. Moreover, the safety of Sculptra® treatments has not been established for use in individuals under the age of 18 or for women who are pregnant, lactating, or breastfeeding.

Due to Sculptra’s unique injection requirements, individuals should only receive injections from a trained, highly experienced injector specialist.

During the initial consultation, the patient should inform the expert injector what they would like to accomplish. This allows the injection specialist to tailor a treatment plan that will meet the patient’s aesthetic needs. At this appointment, potential patients need to provide information about their medical history. This information must include:

• The medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements that they take
• Previous surgical procedures, including elective procedures (e.g., facelift, neck lift)
• Medical conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes)
• Allergies to medications and latex
• History of abnormal scar formation

Some people find it helpful to create a list of questions to bring to their initial consultation.

Yes, these injections can be combined with other rejuvenation treatments. When it comes to plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation procedures, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas, we know that every patient is unique, which is why personalized treatment plans are essential.