Giselle Franklin


Sculptra® The quest for eternal youth has been going on since the beginning of time, but in the last few decades there has been an explosion in new techniques and treatments which can actually make this a reality. Turning back the hands of time no longer means having to have a face lift, but by working with the body, natural, long lasting results are achievable without the need for major surgery. Sculptra™ is an injectable treatment that works by stimulating the body’s own collagen to replace lost facial volume caused by the natural ageing process. As part of this process, our skin becomes thinner and damaged losing its firmness and elasticity as the body’s rate of collagen production slows down. Added to this, fat, which helps to fill out the face, eventually diminishes, causing the skin to sag and wrinkle. Unlike a filler (which plumps out the line) Sculptra’s main ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid, works from deep within the skin’s layers to correct the underlying problem that causes the line or wrinkle. Sculptra works by stimulating the body’s own natural production of collagen to create a fuller, younger looking face that can last for more than three years. Made by one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, sanofi-aventis, Sculptra treatments are only performed by fully trained medical professionals. Over time your skin loses its full, firm, youthful appearance because of the natural ageing process. From an early age the amount of collagen your body produces slows down. Collagen is the substance your body produces to give your skin a firm and youthful appearance. You also lose fat tissue which maintains the fullness of your face so your face becomes thin and narrow, making you look older. Sculptra® helps your skin to replace lost collagen to smooth lines and wrinkles, helping you to look younger naturally. What is Sculptra®? Sculptra® is an injectable treatment that stimulates the body’s own collagen to smooth out lines and wrinkles. Sculptra® also restores lost facial volume gradually giving you a fuller, younger looking face. Suitable areas for Sculptra®: Unlike some dermal fillers which will only treat individual lines and wrinkles Sculptra® actually treats most areas of your face that may be concerning you e.g. Lines, wrinkles and folds Lines between your nose and mouth (nasolabial folds) Lines around the corners of your mouth Wrinkles in the cheeks and chin Sunken cheeks Recessed temple area Jowls Why Sculptra®? Sculptra® works gradually to give a natural effect. Usually 2-3 treatments are required and results should be noticeable after approximately 6 weeks, (however, in some patients this may take longer or require more treatments). Clinical studies have shown that the results of Sculptra® can last for up to 2 years following your last treatment, significantly longer than many other injectable treatments. No allergy testing is required before treatment, unlike some other products. The main ingredient of Sculptra® has been used in medicine for over 25 years and has a good safety profile. Sculptra® is marketed by sanofi-aventis, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies Why is Sculptra® different? A number of choices are available to you when you are deciding on treatment. Common temporary fillers do not provide long term reduction of wrinkles and creases, and their results are often short-lived; meaning that you may have to return many times to treat the same line again. Sculptra® is a collagen stimulator that reduces lines, wrinkles and folds and replaces the fullness of the face that has been lost by the ageing process. Sculptra® works by stimulating your own facial collagen production to replenish your skin, providing a natural looking result. It works gradually to restore what has been lost and once your treatment plan is complete, the results can last for more than 3 years.