Sculptra

Collagen is a strong, flexible fibrous type of protein that is found throughout our bodies, including our bones, muscles, tendons and in the middle or dermis layer of the skin. It acts as skin’s support structure or scaffolding that helps maintain skin’s shape. As we age, our body’s collagen production decreases. Gradually, skin loses its youthful bounce, leading to lines, wrinkles, and folds, as well as a loss of skin volume and support.

Think of collagen like springs in a mattress. Over time, the springs weaken and the mattress on top starts to sag and crease. Similar changes in our skin happen as a result of both natural aging and sun exposure.

We naturally lose about one percent of collagen per year after the age of 18. And by age 50, we can lose up to 30 percent of our collagen. Over time, our face loses collagen, fat, muscle and bone. This leads to a flatter face, hollowing under the cheek bones, sunken temples, jowls and a sinking jaw line. Look at a picture of yourself from your 20’s and 30’s. Note the more rounded face, filled temples and smooth angular jaw line. Sculptra is meant to restore that facial volume bringing youth to the facial features. 

Once injected Sculptra Aesthetic works deep within the skin’s surface, and is gradually and naturally absorbed by the body to help stimulate collagen production to reinforce skin’s inner structure and increase facial volume.

If you want to appear more youthful-looking — without appearing like you’ve had work done — then chances are Sculptra Aesthetic may be a good choice for you. Neurotoxins such as Dysport®, Jeuveau® and Botox® can provide dramatic results in reducing lines. Restylane and Juvederm hyaluronic fillers also reverse the signs of aging by filling in deep folders to take years off your face while still looking natural. However, neurotoxins and fillers are sometimes not enough. Through weight loss, aging, or other factors, some people lack the structure, support, and volume in their face that’s necessary for fillers to make a desired difference in their appearance. These patients need a “framework” to which hyaluronic acid fillers can be layered on top. Men and women of any age can have success with Sculptra if they are concerned with hollowness and/or loss of volume.

 The general rule of thumb for Sculptra is one vial per decade of life. If you are in your 60’s, you will most likely need 6 vials. There are exceptions to this rule depending upon volume loss. There are discounts for additional vials and discounted sales packages. A complimentary consultation is required to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment and how many vials are recommended. 

Sculptra Aesthetic is indicated for use in people with healthy immune systems. It should not be used by people that are allergic to any ingredient of the product or have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring. Safety has not been established in patients who are pregnant, lactating, breastfeeding, or under 18 years of age.

The most common side effects after initial treatment include injection site swelling, tenderness, redness, pain, bruising, bleeding, itching and lumps. Other side effects may include small lumps under the skin that are sometimes noticeable when pressing on the treated area. Larger lumps, some with delayed onset with or without inflammation or skin discoloration, have also been reported. Most side effects are resolved within a week. 

A great deal of artistry, skill, and attention to detail is required when working with the subtleties of Sculptra. The skilled injectors at TLC Laser & Skincare assure you safe and beautiful results

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*Individual results may vary.

  The number of fat cells in your body tends to stay steady from your teen years on, but their size can fluctuate as you gain or lose weight. A healthy diet and regular exercise can cause large fat cells to shrink down, but once small, they can easily grow again if such lifestyle measures are not sustained. 

Sometimes, even your best efforts will not make an impact on a particular area. Diet- and exercise-resistant fat may stick with you through restrictive eating plans and intense workouts alike, due to a combination of genetics, age, and other factors. Both men and women can develop a double chin.

Your only option for getting rid of persistent chin fat is the physical removal of the problem fat cells, which is what Kybella® accomplishes. Its active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, breaks down the fat cells there, resulting in a noticeable reduction of chin fat over time.

Its active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring chemical that helps the body break down and absorb dietary fat during the body's natural process of digestion. As a prescription cosmetic, it has been studied extensively and found to be a safe, effective way to get rid of an unwanted double chin.

Currently, Kybella® is approved only for use on submental fullness, and will not result in any significant weight loss. Kybella®, and any other fat reduction method, should only be considered an aesthetic treatment for reducing localized deposits of fat. Kybella® is best suited to patients who are at or near their appropriate goal weight, and can achieve long-term results for those who are committed to maintaining healthful lifestyle practices.

A single Kybella® treatment session may include up to 30 injections in the submental area, but can be completed in less than half an hour. Our nurse injector will efficiently and safely administer the injections after numbing the area to minimize discomfort, and the Kybella® will begin working immediately.

Since the fat cells are physically destroyed, there will be fewer cells in the submental area, and your double chin will appear to melt away.

Typically, patients start to see the results they are expecting after two to four treatment sessions, each spaced about two months apart. The number of treatment sessions varies from patient, depending on their chin profile before treatment and the results they would like to achieve. No patient may receive more than six Kybella® treatment sessions in total.

  The number of fat cells in your body tends to stay steady from your teen years on, but their size can fluctuate as you gain or lose weight. A healthy diet and regular exercise can cause large fat cells to shrink down, but once small, they can easily grow again under the right circumstances.