The Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery providers offer Sculptra solutions for patients in Austin & Sunset Valley, TX.
Since earning FDA approval in 2004, Sculptra® has consistently shown improved results. This biostimulator 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 injectable to treat targeted areas of volume loss in the face.
*Each patient is unique, and individual results may vary.
Sculptra® is a collagen biostimulator that consists of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). PLLA is mixed with sterile water and injected into the tissue to stimulates the body’s cells to create more collagen and aid in replacing volume loss within the face.
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, Sculptra offers several benefits. The top three facial rejuvenation benefits PLLA dermal treatments provide are:
How often does a patient need to have Sculptra injections?
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How does Sculptra® compare to the other non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment options available in Austin, Texas?
What makes Sculptra® in Austin, Texas, different from the other facial rejuvenation treatments?
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?
Is there anyone who should not receive poly-L-lactic acid treatments?
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What happens during an initial consultation for facial rejuvenation treatment in Austin, Texas?
Can Sculptra® be combined with any other facial rejuvenation treatments?
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:
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:
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.
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 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.
Sculptra cannot be injected into the red area of the lip (i.e., vermilion) or into the skin immediately adjacent to the eye. Furthermore, injecting a PLLA into areas of the face that have cysts, skin sores, rashes, pimples, an infection, or hives should be avoided.
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.
