Sculptra™, manufactured by Dermik, is Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLA). PLA has been
safely used in orthopedics since the mid-nineties and has been used
in Europe since 1999 for cosmetic correction of scars and wrinkles.
Sculptra™ is used for restoring volume
and improving facial contours. Sculptra works differently from
other injectable products such as botox,
collagen and restylane
injections. With Sculptra, tiny particles of PLA are diluted
in a suspension of sterile water, carefully implanted in the
skin, and then molded for optimal results. The particles of
PLA stimulate the formation of new collagen in the skin, adding
volume over time.
Sculptra™ may require a series of three
to five treatments every four to six weeks. Improvement in contour
occurs gradually over two to six months, an advantage for those
people wishing to avoid the obious tell-tale overnight change in
appearance of cosmetic surgery.
There is no downtime with Sculptra treatments.
Temporary bruising and swelling may occur and typically resolve
over a few days. Sculptra can be used with Botox cosmetic injections,
temporary injectable fillers such as Restylane, FotoFacial®
and FotoLift™ procedures and in people who have had facelifts
and need a restoration of facial volume. Sculptra can also be used
in the back of hands for ageing, the upper chest for deep lines
and areas of depressions that may occur after liposuction.
Proper use of Scultpra produces a more youthful,
pleasing facial contour in people with facial ageing, wrinkling
and loss of facial fat.
Some practitioners combine Sculptra™
with a comprehensive facial rejuvenation program which may include
FotoFacial treatments,
botox injections, Radiesse™,
the Threadlift procedure and a facial muscle exercise program.
This comprehensive non-surgical facial rejuvenation program
may replace surgery for some people.
Dr Patrick Bitter, the world expert in the non-invasive
use of light to rejuvenate skin, has been invited by Dermik to be
one of a select group of US cosmetic dermatologists who will teach
other physicians in the use of Sculptra. Please click here for more
information regarding training
courses for Sculptra.
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