What Is Sculptra Natural Collagen Stimulation?
Collagen stimulators treat the underlying cause of aging skin – loss of collagen. Using your facial muscles for smiling, frowning, and squinting stresses the collagen in your skin. Collagen stimulators are injected into the skin, filling the spaces where collagen has been lost, adding volume and fullness. Sculptra works by injecting poly-L-lactic acid, which triggers an inflammatory response that promotes the formation of new collagen fibers. The body gradually absorbs the acid, leaving behind the newly formed collagen structures.
Collagen stimulators last longer than traditional facial fillers. They are often used to address common issues like sunken cheeks and temple, a weak chin, and a weak jawline.
Sculptra is FDA-approved for cosmetic use and has a well-established safety profile. It's considered a very safe procedure because it uses a substance that the body naturally produces, so there's virtually zero risk of an allergic reaction.
The process of collagen stimulation is slow and gradual, so patients can expect to wait four to six weeks after the first treatment to see results. Some patients may not notice a difference for more than six weeks, and many may need multiple injections to achieve their desired results. However, this slower process can be appealing to some because it's less drastic and less noticeable. It also gives patients the option to choose how much volume they want in each area.