Treatments
SCULPTRA™
Sculptra™ is a poly-L-lactic acid implant which
when hydrated forms a watery solution. It is a bio-compatible, bio-degradable,
synthetic polymer from the alpha hydroxy acid family. Lactic acids can
be found in many skin peels and skincare products. Sculptra is a facial
revolumiser and should not be confused with a dermal filler.
As the ageing process takes place it can be difficult to balance body
weight maintenance with a fuller, firmer face although
some of us are genetically inclined to have less facial collagen from
an earlier age. With diminished collagen and facial weight loss, premature
and unwanted ageing will appear in the form of loose, sagging and lined
skin. Sculptra™ can readdress this balance and restore a more youthful
appearance.
Whilst this is a multiple injection therapy it should not be too uncomfortable.
A topical numbing cream is applied to the whole face about twenty minutes
prior to the treatment. The Sculptra™ is hydrated with sterile water
and some Lidocaine, an injectible local anaesthetic. As the treatment
progresses the effects of the Lidocaine build up in the skin therefore
minimising any discomfort.
There is no reason why you should not go back to work straight after your
treatment. If the treatment is carried out well there will be no down
time. The treatment itself will take approximately thirty minutes to carry
out. As with any injectible treatment there is always a risk of bruising
which can be effectively covered with make up. Many clinics will carry
a mineral based make up which can be applied immediately after. Your face
may feel a little tender for the first 24 hours.
Immediately after treatment your skin will look much fuller. Over the
next week this will diminish as the water injected is reabsorbed. Gradually
over the next five weeks you may see a general improvement. This is a
progressive treatment,
which takes between 3 and 6 treatments to achieve the necessary results.
The results are usually quite dynamic.
