The Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery providers offer Sculptra solutions for patients in Austin & Sunset Valley, TX.
Since its FDA approval in 2004, the results that the dermal filler Sculptra® provides have continued to improve. This dermal filler is frequently compared to some of the other facial rejuvenation treatments (e.g., Restylane® and BOTOX® Cosmetic). However, Sculptra® is unique. At the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas, experienced injection specialists help men and women appear more youthful by administering this revolutionary dermal filler to targeted areas of the face.
*Each patient is unique, and individual results may vary.
Sculptra® is a dermal filler that consists of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). This injectable is classified as an Aesthetic Surgery Product and, therefore, is only available with a prescription. The PLLA in this dermal filler stimulates the body’s cells to create more collagen.
Collagen is a protein that provides strength, support, and structure to the skin, bones, connective tissues, and cartilage. Once collagen production increases in the areas where the expert injector administers Sculptra®, they look fuller, smoother, and more youthful.
Sculptra® is created using a biodegradable, biocompatible, synthetic material that the body gradually absorbs. This material is poly-L-lactic acid. As the body absorbs the PLLA microparticles, collagen levels in the skin begin to rise. This increase in collagen production begins to restore the deep, underlying skin structure in the areas where the expert injector administers this poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler, thus diminishing the lines and wrinkles associated with aging.
When used for facial rejuvenation purposes, this poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler offers men and women several benefits. The top three facial rejuvenation benefits PLLA dermal filler treatments provide are:
How often does a patient need to have PLLA dermal filler injections?
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How does Sculptra® compare to the other non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment options available in Austin, Texas?
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How many Sculptra® treatment sessions in Austin, Texas, does a patient need?
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Who should consider having Sculptra® treatments at the Buckingham Center in Austin, Texas?
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Can Sculptra® be combined with any other facial rejuvenation treatments?
Regularly scheduled maintenance appointments help to keep the patient’s collagen levels higher, thus preventing the up and down cycles associated with waiting until the previous session’s results have diminished before returning for the next Sculptra® treatment session. For this reason, to retain their results, some patients choose to have their poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler treatments annually.
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 dermal filler 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:
This poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler is designed to address one of the underlying causes of aging in the face – the decrease in collagen production – not just the symptoms.
Initially, most patients will need three dermal filler treatment sessions, with each session spaced about a month apart.
Each patient is unique. Therefore, the number of injections and the amount of PLLA dermal filler 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 dermal filler treatment plan.
This dermal filler gradually increases collagen production. Therefore, men and women in the Austin, Texas, area who would like to appear more youthful may be good candidates for facial rejuvenation treatments with this PLLA dermal filler.
Individuals with a weakened immune system and those who have experienced an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients included in the PLLA dermal filler 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 the poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler’s unique injection requirements, individuals should only receive injections from a trained, highly experienced injector specialist. An inexperienced injector may administer too much of the dermal filler, which could result in overcorrection.
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:
Some people find it helpful to create a list of questions to bring to their initial consultation.
Yes, these dermal filler 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.
Using a very small needle, the injection specialist administers the filler into the target areas. The number of injections a patient receives depends on which area of the face they are treating. These injections are relatively painless, and side effects are usually minor (e.g., inflammation and bruising).
Choosing an experienced injector is the key to obtaining the desired result. An experienced injector knows that to be effective, the poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler must be injected into the dermis. The dermis is where there are strands of collagen supporting the structure of the skin. Once the treated areas of the face begin producing more collagen, the patient’s face appears more youthful.
Injectors must not inject this dermal filler into the red area of the lip (i.e., vermilion) or into the periorbital portion of the eye. Furthermore, injecting a PLLA dermal filler into areas of the face that have cysts, skin sores, rashes, pimples, an infection, or hives should be avoided, as this could be problematic.
If you are in the Austin, Texas, area and would like to address the loss of collagen in your face with Sculptra®, consider contacting the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule an appointment with an experienced injection specialist. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-401-2500. The Buckingham Center is located at 6420 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, in Austin, Texas.
