New discoveries and scientific innovations are made all the time when it comes to preventative and reversing methods for aging. Still, sometimes it’s not a new discovery, but simply discovering a new way of using something that has existed and been in use by surgeons for decades. Introducing Sculptra, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a bio-stimulator, which is just a scientific word for an agent that revives, excites, and encourages something else, and that something else is collagen, which is essential for the health and structure of our skin.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an FDA-approved brand name for poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which is a synthetic, non-toxic, biodegradable dermal injectable. Sculptra is a new addition to aesthetic applications; however, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) has been used in surgical procedures for over 40 years (as a material in dissolvable sutures), and as such, Sculptra is a medically tried and trusted product.
What is Collagen?
Aging is an inevitable process that everyone goes through. As we age, our natural ability to produce collagen decreases, which really means that someone in their early 20s produces much more collagen than someone in their 30s or even 40s.
Collagen is a structural fibrous protein in our body. It is the glue that holds tissues together, providing strength, structure, and elasticity to skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and connective tissues in your body. Our body’s natural collagen production starts to slow down in our late 20’s, and decreases at a rate of about 1% per year (and a more significant drop when women enter menopause), which leads to noticeable signs of aging beginning in our 30’s and 40’s.
How we age is also impacted by internal factors, such as genetics, which determine what the aging process will be like for us on a cellular level, and then there are the external factors. The external factors are things like sun exposure, smoking, environmental pollution, exposure to stress, and lifestyle factors that are the daily choices we make in terms of our diet, alcohol consumption, rest, and activity levels. All of these factors play a role in our aging process, and as unique as we all are, so is the aging process for each individual. Aging is not something we can prevent from happening as much as we’d like to at times, but we can make small alterations that can change what aging looks like to us, and collagen production is the key factor.
What is a Bio-Stimulator?
A bio-stimulator is a substance that stimulates the body’s natural biological processes. Sculptra’s job is to trigger collagen production in your body. Think of Sculptra as a prominent coach to the collagen, encouraging the cells to repair, regenerate and build new tissue over time. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra does not add bulk or volume, so there are no immediate visible changes, resulting in a gradual and natural enhancement of your features.
What Results Can You Expect with Sculptra?
Restores Facial Volume
As we get older, we naturally lose facial volume, resulting in hollowing and sagging of the cheeks. Sculptra restores lost facial volume in the cheeks, temples, and jawline, subtly restoring youthful plumpness and glow.
Smooth Wrinkles and Soften Deep Lines
Smooth wrinkles by softening deep lines and folds of marionette lines, the vertical wrinkles that appear over time from the corners of your mouth down to your chin, which are caused by aging and collagen loss over time. Sculptra can also naturally soften the nasolabial folds, which are also known as the smile lines or laugh lines, which are the creases running from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth.
Achieve Gradual and Natural Looking Results
Unlike other fillers, Sculptra is not an instant makeover; it delivers a natural and gradual improvement over time. Immediate results, which are achieved with hyaluronic acid fillers, can draw unwanted attention and feelings of uneasiness, especially if you’re a professional. Sculptra allows for no downtime at all, no huge transformations that are instantly noticeable. Sculptra is great for someone who wants to enhance their appearance, be subtle about it, and not advertise to the whole world that you’ve had “work done”. Sculptra works gradually, over time, with no drastic “overdone” look. Sculptra before and after benefits are achieved with time, and it’s so worth the wait!
Long Lasting Improvements
Because Sculptra works on stimulating your collagen production, the results of the treatment can last up to two years compared to fillers that simply add volume, making it a great long-term solution for your skin rejuvenation journey. Sculptra works on a cellular level long after the initial treatment, allowing time for your body to respond and regenerate its own collagen tissue. Collagen production increases over time, improving skin elasticity, reducing lines and wrinkles, and giving you that refreshed appearance. Due to the longevity of the benefits, it has been proven to be more cost-effective, saving you both time and money compared to traditional hyaluronic acid fillers.
Sculptra, as a bio-stimulator, helps you achieve a more natural look because it works on a cellular level, allowing time for your body to respond and regenerate its own tissue.
Participants in the clinical study “Patient Satisfaction with Sculptra: Results from Long-Term Studies” (Galderma, 2022), published in the Journal of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, have reported seeing improvements in their skin texture, volume, and firmness. The particles of Sculptra, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), are processed by your body over a period of months, triggering your body to respond. Once the new collagen is produced, it remains in the body, providing long-term benefits and improvements.
The longevity and benefits of Sculptra make it a wise long-term investment that continues to deliver results long after the initial treatment. If you’re looking for Sculptra in Toronto, Beauty Med Inc. offers exceptional expertise along with services to provide you with the latest science to look your best.
Contact Beauty Med Inc. for a free consultation and see what Sculptra injections can do for you to enhance your skin from within.