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What is the sculptra poly lactic-acid (PLLA)?
 

Injectable poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is known commercially as Sculptra and Sculptra Aesthetic. The FDA has approved Sculptra since 2004 to treat lipoatrophy (thinning of the fat pads on the face) associated with the HIV virus. Sculptra Aesthetic received its FDA approval in 2009 for improving the appearance of nasolabial folds contour changes and other facial wrinkles.

As we age, the fat, muscles, bone, and skin in our face begins to thin. This loss of volume leads to either a sunken or sagging appearance of the face. Injectable poly-l-lactic acid is used to create structure, framework, and volume to the face. PLLA is known as a bio-stimulatory dermal filler, this means it stimulates your own skin to produce new collagen. Over time your skin breaks down PLLA into water and carbon dioxide. The effects of PLLA appear gradually over a few months, producing natural results.

How sculptra works:
The micro-particles of Poly-L-lactic acid in Sculptra is mixed with sterile water and then injected. It isthen deposited under the skin, after which Sculptra breaks down and stimulates collagen production.After 2 or 3 treatments that are separated by intervals of 4 or 6 weeks, patients will notice a naturaland youthful difference in there skin.. The effects of Sculptra can last for as long as 2 years.

RESTORING NATURAL COLLAGEN PRODUCING BEAUTIFUL RESULTS
Sculptra Aesthetic is a revolutionary injection offering progressive results that are noticeable immediately.Collagen levels are increased within the body to restore their natural function. Collagen is a type of fat which can be lost overtime resulting in saggy skin lacking firmness. This treatment creates the opposite effect and reverses any loss by restoring it.

Ingredients:
The main ingredient is Poly-L-lactic acid.

Sculptra® Procedure

• Poly-l-lactic acid, the main ingredient of Sculptra® has been used medically for over 25 years in the treatment and repair of facial scars and contour defects.

  Sculptra® is injected with a blunt needle called a cannula to avoid bruising or damaging vessels.

  To start, a course of treatments is required and the number of treatments required will depend on age and skin condition. Directly after treatment the fullness is visible due to initial swelling and water content of the product, therefore, you will see a reduction in a couple of days. Collagen stimulation is a slow and gradual process so the first real results can be noticed four to six weeks after the first treatment. Please note that in some patients a difference may not be noticeable for more than 6 weeks. Results of Sculptra® fillers are long-lasting but need maintenance.

  Patients can normally return to work immediately after treatment.

  Sculptra® may be combined with other treatments. The timing of any combination of treatments will be agreed upon during consultation.

  Key Facts

• Course of treatment: 3 treatments, once every 6 weeks
• Maintenance single session: 6 - 12 months
• Downtime: 2 hours
• Post treatment: swelling, numbness due to anaesthetic, the chance of mild bruising
• Aftercare: Facial massage after treatment is very important and is required to stimulate the collagen. Massage must be carried out for 5 minutes, twice a day for 10 days and then once a day thereafter for
  30 days.
• Topical anaesthesia: cream applied 30 minutes before treatment
• Exercise: next day
• Make-up: can be applied 30 minutes after treatment