Sculptra Claims More Gradual Results Than Botox, Other Injectables

While BOTOX® Cosmetic remains the most popular facial injectable in the world, a number of impressive alternatives have emerged in the market of anti-aging. Sculptra® Aesthetic is an injectable that works gradually, decreasing visible signs of aging over time for natural and subtle improvement. Sculptra is an ideal option for people that want to look like themselves, only rejuvenated, younger, and more beautiful.

Sculptra Results Develop Gradually

“You didn’t age overnight. Why should you anti-age overnight?” That’s what Sculptra challenges its potential consumers in their recent advertising campaign. It seems as though Sculptra has tapped in to the man or woman who wants to avoid the look of obvious cosmetic work, but still wants to improve his or her appearance. Sculptra injections take up to six weeks or more to show results, and more injections are usually administered over a period of a few months. Unlike Botox, breast implants doesn’t freeze or disable facial muscles. It also doesn’t add a plumping agent to your skin, like Restylane® or Radiesse™. Rather, Sculptra works by encouraging the growth of natural anti-aging materials underneath the surface of your skin.

Sculptra Timeline

Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic polymer with an impressive track record of being non-problematic. The injection of PLLA into the dermis triggers an immune response of fibrosis and collagen production. Since the body’s response to Sculptra is a natural process, it takes awhile for the fibrosis and collagen to grow substantially. Over the next six weeks, patients will notice that their nasolabial lines look less defined, their marionette lines softened, and even their chin lines smoothed. Most Sculptra practitioners will recommend that you come back for about three visits total over the course of a few months for optimal results. After that, you won’t need any injectable maintenance for quite awhile—in fact, Sculptra may be the longest-lasting injectable available.

Sculptra’s Lasting Power

Sculptra patients can expect their results to last between 1-2 years. If you have your Sculptra injections administered over a few months, you can expect even lengthier results. Some practitioners have reported that their patients have shown Sculptra improvements for up to three years after their last injection.

Is Sculptra Right For Me?

Ideal candidates for Sculptra are people who wish to improve their appearance by erasing tell-tale wrinkles near the nose, mouth, and chin. If you’re seeking immediate results, Sculptra isn’t your best bet—it takes over a month for full results to show. But if you want an anti-aging treatment that makes people say, “You look great!” rather than “What did you have done?,” Sculptra may be the right option for you. Since Sculptra lasts a notably long time, it’s ideal for people who don’t want to make return trips to their aesthetic specialist every few months. And although Sculptra lasts so long, the duration of Sculptra shouldn’t scare off first time injectable users: Sculptra’s results are subtle, gradual, and usually require a couple of follow-up sessions to reach maximum potential.

If you’d like to learn more about Sculptra or any of the injectables mentioned here, contact our representatives today. We will be happy to schedule a complimentary consultation with a skincare specialist in your area.

--Marisa Amorasak