Sculptra — Long Live the Filler
Some things last a long time. Others not so much. This is true of dermal fillers. Some last just a few months before the body absorbs them. But one lasts up to two years, which, in Las Vegas is longer than some marriages!
This filler is Sculptra®Aesthetic and Dr. Herte loves it for areas of the face that have lost significant volume due to aging, such as the cheek bones, temples and outer brow bone areas.
Sculptra, unlike other fillers
With most fillers, where your results are instant, as the filler pushes up the skin from beneath, effectively “filling” the depression. Sculptra is different. After your Sculptra session, you’ll see improvement, but this is primarily the water from the diluted product. This, to your dismay, will be absorbed over the next day or so. Your real improvement will come over time. This filler is made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which works in the dermis layer of the skin to replace lost collagen. Because it slowly rebuilds collagen, Sculptra is the first facial injectable that gives you subtle results over time. This makes for a natural-looking appearance that keeps improving, not an instant change as with other fillers. You won’t return to work and look markedly different the next day. Dr. Herte recommends three to four injection sessions over a few months for the best results. These results can then last for over two years.
While Sculptra’s duration is impressive, it also illustrates the need to use an experienced injector such as Dr. Herte. After all, you want to be happy with your results for the coming two years!
How does it work?
Sculptra is injected more deeply than most fillers, into the deep dermal layer of the skin. Microparticles of PLLA work within the deep dermis to rebuild lost collagen and provide structural skin support. As the PLLA is absorbed a collagen framework is created. This reinforced collagen structure provides a foundation that gradually restores the look of fullness to shallow to deep wrinkles and folds.
What aging effects are best for Sculptra?
Sculptra is effective for:
- Filling sunken temples
- Adding volume to hollow cheeks
- Re-shaping and filling the hollowness above the outer brow bone
Interested in addressing your smile and marionette lines for up to two years? Call Dr. Herte at 702-732-9600 and ask about Sculptra.