Sculptra is a liquid injectable dermal filler designed to reverse the signs of aging by stimulating new collagen production in the treatment area. FDA-approved in 2009 for cosmetic cheek augmentation and replenishing volume loss in the midface, Sculptra treatment has since been expanded for rejuvenating the neck, chest, hands, and decolletage. Sculptra injections are even used for non-invasive body contouring to correct the appearance of hip dips or provide a non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Sculptra is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments at Dr. Green’s private dermatology office in NYC for patients seeking cosmetic enhancement with natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Collagen and elastin are naturally occurring skin proteins that provide firmness, elasticity, and an overall youthful appearance. Various signs of aging, such as loose skin, fine lines, and facial volume loss, develop as the skin proteins collagen and elastin naturally deplete over time. Made of a substance called poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that is ideal for replenishing facial volume loss, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, non-surgical body contouring, and correcting the appearance of acne scars or depressed stretch marks. Since no downtime or discomfort is involved with Sculptra injections, pairing them with other non-invasive cosmetic treatments for pan-facial rejuvenation is easy. Many of Dr. Green’s patients take advantage of other cosmetic injectables, like Botox and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, within the same treatment session to achieve the effect of a “liquid facelift.”

Dr. Michele Green is an internationally renowned board-certified dermatologist with over two and a half decades of experience providing some of the world’s most discerning men and women with the best non-invasive cosmetic treatments, including Sculptra injections for facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Green takes a holistic approach and embraces a less-is-more philosophy, customizing each patient’s treatment plan best to suit their skin concerns and ideal individual results. She is consistently identified as one of New York City’s best dermatologists by New York Magazine, Super Doctors, the New York Times, and Castle Connolly for her dedication to her patients and expertise.

Does Sculptra slow aging?

Part of the natural aging process entails the skin’s depletion of collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are skin proteins that provide structural support, a firm foundation, elasticity, and an overall youthful appearance. Sculptra is an FDA-approved liquid filler created by the pharmaceutical company Galderma. Its active ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). This safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material is used as a collagen stimulator to correct depressions and surface irregularities in the skin. PLLA is biodegradable, which means it is gradually broken down and naturally removed from the body. By creating new collagen, Sculptra can restore facial volume and contour in many areas of the face and body, including the buttocks and hips, arms, knees, and decolletage. By replenishing lost collagen, Sculptra treatment reverses aging by restoring facial volume and reducing the appearance of many signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, acne scars, and skin laxity. To guarantee optimal results, you must have your initial consultation with an expert injector, such as board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green in NYC.

How long does Sculptra last?

Sculptra is a semi-permanent dermal filler that produces cosmetic results lasting up to two years. Most patients undergo regular maintenance treatment sessions to maintain the best cosmetic effects. Regarding facial rejuvenation and body contouring, most patients prefer the non-invasive nature of dermal filler injections to plastic surgery procedures, which can be expensive, invasive, and require significant downtime. When you have Sculptra injections with expert injector Dr. Michele Green in NYC, she will work with you to develop a personalized plan for achieving and maintaining your ideal final results.

How long will it take to see Sculptra results?

Unlike hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that produce immediate results, Sculptra results are initially visible within two to three months of the first treatment session. The final results are typically observed after 6 months. Depending on individual needs and ideal results, most patients require an average of three Sculptra treatment sessions, each of which is spaced one month apart. Once optimal results have been attained, the effects of Sculptra typically last up to two years. Most patients engage in regular follow-up treatment sessions to keep up the best results. When you have your initial consultation with Dr. Michele Green at her private dermatology office in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood, she will work with you to develop a timeline for your Sculptra treatment sessions to provide your desired final results.

How long does Sculptra last in the face?

Sculptra injections provide natural-looking, long-lasting results. Once the final results have been attained, patients can expect their non-surgical enhancement to last up to two years. When the Sculptra treatment wears off, the rejuvenation results typically fade gradually on their own. Most patients have regular maintenance treatment sessions for their Sculptra injections to maintain their ideal results and prevent the effects from fading.

How Sculptra works

Sculptra is a cosmetic injectable that stimulates new collagen production in the treatment area into which it is injected, ultimately replenishing lost volume to create a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance. Collagen is a skin protein that provides structural support and contributes to a firm foundation and youthful appearance. Over time, collagen levels in the skin are depleted as a part of the natural aging process. This leads to the development of various signs of aging, including fine lines, skin laxity, and facial volume loss. By inducing the production of new collagen, Sculptra injections help enhance the skin’s structural support, reducing the appearance of these signs of aging. If you are looking for a natural way to treat volume loss, fine lines, and wrinkles, as well as improve skin quality, then Sculptra treatment is one of the best ways to achieve this result. Sculptra injections offer patients a non-invasive cosmetic solution for addressing various skin concerns, with natural-looking and long-lasting benefits. Sculptra injections with an expert board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, like Dr. Michele Green in NYC, are absolutely worth it!

Who is a good candidate for Sculptra?

A good candidate for Sculptra injections is an overall healthy individual looking to address signs of aging, such as fine lines or facial volume loss, reduce the appearance of acne scars or stretch marks, or achieve non-surgical body contouring. Sculptra treatment is safe for patients of all skin tones and types. Immunocompromised patients suffering from autoimmune problems, such as Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, MS, or vasculitis, should not consider Sculptra aesthetic. Sculptra is not advised if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or younger than 18. Sculptra is also not recommended for patients who develop keloids or have a history of hypertrophic scarring.

How long does Sculptra last in the buttocks?

Sculptra injections are semi-permanent and provide natural-looking, long-lasting facial rejuvenation, and body contouring results. Once the final results have been attained, patients can expect their non-surgical enhancement to last up to two years. When the Sculptra treatment wears off, the rejuvenation results typically fade gradually on their own. Most patients undergo regular maintenance treatment sessions for their Sculptra injections to maintain their ideal results.

Do Sculptra granulomas go away?

Sculptra is a long-lasting dermal filler composed of a substance called poly-L-lactic acid. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra can not be dissolved. Sculptra is designed to break down naturally over time, meaning developing granulomas should resolve independently. However, this process can take years. There have been reports of cortisone injections helping break down Sculptra lumps, although the process is not guaranteed, nor is it as simple as dissolving hyaluronic acid fillers. Your Sculptra treatment with an experienced injector is important to reduce the risk of developing granulomas after injections, such as Dr. Michele Green in NYC.

How long do Sculptra lumps last?

Sculptra is designed to break down naturally over time, meaning any bumps or lumps that develop from injections should resolve independently. However, this process can take years. It is recommended to massage the treatment area after injections and seek Sculptra treatment from an experienced injector to prevent the development of Sculptra lumps best. Dr. Green is an expert injector consistently identified as one of NYC’s best dermatologists for her artistry. When you have your initial consultation regarding Sculptra treatment with Dr. Green at her private dermatology office, she will provide you with all the pertinent aftercare for achieving and maintaining the best final results.

Does Sculptra cause scar tissue?

Scar tissue is primarily composed of collagen. As the most abundant skin protein, many different types of collagen are in the body. Sculptra treatment stimulates new collagen production by triggering an inflammatory response in the skin. One of the potential side effects of Sculptra injections is the development of nodules, a form of scar tissue. Sculptra nodules, unlike hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, can not be dissolved. Since Sculptra is designed to break down over time, the nodules should resolve on their own eventually, though this process can take years. This side effect is typically due to improper injection technique, and the risk can be significantly reduced by having injections with an experienced board-certified dermatologist, such as Dr. Green in NYC.

Can Sculptra migrate?

No, Sculptra does not migrate from the treatment area. However, it is important to have Sculptra treatment with an experienced injector who utilizes the proper injection technique, including preparing and diluting the solution correctly, to avoid unwanted side effects and guarantee the best cosmetic results. Dr. Green is an expert injector with over 25 years of experience in cosmetic dermatology. When you have Sculptra treatment with Dr. Green, the result is a firmer, smoother, healthier complexion and a natural-looking, long-lasting, more youthful appearance.

Will Sculptra make a difference?

Yes! Sculptra treatment is an excellent option for rejuvenating one’s appearance and replenishing facial volume after dramatic weight loss or due to the aging process. In addition, Sculptra injections are an ideal injectable for non-invasive body contouring. Sculptra’s primary purpose was to restore lost facial volume and treat fine lines and deep wrinkles by stimulating elastin and collagen production. Some of the most common areas in which Sculptra injections are used are to restore volume in the nasolabial folds (smile lines), marionette lines, and temple and to contour the cheeks, chin, and jawline. Sculptra is also used extensively for the body, arms, tops of knees, decolletage, buttocks, and cellulite treatment. Sculptra also treats stretch marks by building new collagen and tightening and toning the skin. Most patients require a short series of treatment sessions with Sculptra injections to achieve their ideal cosmetic results. After patients have completed their initial series of Sculptra treatment sessions, their final results typically last up to two years.

Why massage Sculptra?

It is important to massage Sculptra once injected to ensure the even distribution of the liquid dermal filler and guarantee that you achieve the best final results. Dr. Green recommends massaging the treatment area for five minutes, five times a day, for five days after the injections, which may help to reduce the likelihood of developing lumps under the skin. Failing to massage the treatment area after Sculptra injections can increase your risk of encountering rare unwanted side effects. One of these potential side effects of Sculptra treatment is the appearance of small lumps or bumps under the skin’s surface at or near the injection sites. These lumps may develop immediately or appear after several months post-treatment. Massaging the treatment area will help prevent these bumps from developing by ensuring even product distribution.

How long does Sculptra last in hips?

Hip dips are indentations between the love handles and the upper thighs on either side of the body. These depressions in the hips are naturally occurring, often due to the pelvis shape and bone structure, and cannot be filled in without the help of a cosmetic treatment. Hip dip contouring is considered one of the most successful applications of Sculptra injections and has essentially replaced the need for surgical implants or fat transfer. The benefit of Sculptra injections is that the full results last more than 2 years, making it the longest-lasting non-surgical buttock and hip dip augmentation procedure currently available.

Are Sculptra injections safe?

Yes! Sculptra injections are safe and effective when performed by an experienced injector, such as Dr. Green in NYC. Sculptra treatment is entirely non-invasive, and there is essentially zero downtime involved. Sculptra was approved for cosmetic use by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009 after extensive clinical trials to determine that the treatment was safe and effective for injection. Dr. Green has over 25 years of experience providing some of the world’s most discerning individuals with the best non-invasive cosmetic treatments, and she has helped countless men and women safely achieve their ideal facial rejuvenation and body contouring results with Sculptra injections.

Is Sculptra a permanent filler?

Sculptra is a semi-permanent dermal filler. While Sculptra treatment is not permanent, these dermal filler injections provide long-lasting results for skin rejuvenation. Once an initial short series of three treatment sessions of Sculptra injections have been completed and ideal results attained, the cosmetic effects of the innovative injectable last up to two years. Regarding facial rejuvenation and body contouring, most patients prefer the non-invasive nature of dermal filler injections to plastic surgery procedures, which can be expensive, invasive, and require significant downtime. While Sculptra treatment can not produce cosmetic results as dramatic as a surgical facelift, the effects of Sculptra injections with Dr. Green are consistently stunning, natural-looking, and long-lasting revitalization without discomfort or downtime.

How old do you have to be to get Sculptra?

A good candidate for Sculptra injections must be at least 18 years of age. If you are 18 years of age or older and struggle with the appearance of facial volume loss, fine lines, skin laxity, hip dips, acne scars, or depressed stretch marks, Sculptra injections may be a suitable cosmetic treatment option for you. To determine whether you are a good candidate for Sculptra treatment, it is important to have an initial consultation with an experienced injector, such as board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Green in NYC. Dr. Green has over 25 years of experience in the field of cosmetic dermatology, and Sculptra is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments at her private NYC office.

How does Sculptra stimulate collagen production?

Sculptra is different than hyaluronic acid fillers that produce immediate results. Sculptra is composed of a substance called poly-L-lactic acid that, once injected, triggers the body’s natural elastin and collagen production processes. Collagen and elastin are structural proteins in the body that provide elasticity and a firm foundation. Sculptra injections stimulate collagen production by creating a controlled inflammatory response in the treatment area. As Sculptra treatment takes advantage of the body’s natural collagen production process, the cosmetic results become visible within several weeks and continue to improve for the next six months. Sculptra treatment produces a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance with natural-looking and long-lasting results.

How many treatment sessions do I need?

The number of treatments needed to achieve your ideal cosmetic results may vary depending on the severity of the skin concerns you want to treat with Sculptra, whether it be signs of aging, stretch marks, or acne scars. Other factors that may impact the total number of treatments needed include your skin health, the area of the face or body being treated, and how many vials of Sculptra are used during each treatment session. On average, patients need approximately three treatment sessions of Sculptra injections to achieve their ideal cosmetic results. After this initial short series of treatment sessions, the results last up to two years. Most patients undergo regular follow-up treatment sessions to maintain the best cosmetic results. When you consult with Dr. Michele Green at her private dermatology office in NYC for your Sculptra injections, she will work with you to estimate the number of treatments needed to achieve your ideal aesthetic results.

How many vials of Sculptra do I need?

The number of vials of Sculptra needed to achieve your ideal individual results will vary depending on your skin health and the areas of the face or body being treated. Most patients require 3-6 vials of Sculptra injected over several treatment sessions for jawline or cheek augmentation. The number of vials of Sculptra needed also depends on your age and desired final results. Older patients with more skin laxity and facial volume loss typically require 2 vials per treatment session, and younger patients 1 vial. Most patients require an initial series of three treatment sessions to achieve ideal facial rejuvenation results.

Other treatment areas, such as the chest, hands, and knees, generally require 1 vial per session. Treating the buttocks and hip dips with Sculptra injections for a non-surgical BBL requires more vials of Sculptra. For body contouring, patients typically need 8-12 vials of Sculptra. During your initial consultation with Dr. Michele Green at her private cosmetic dermatology office in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood, she will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan and the timeline for your treatment sessions that best suit your needs and goals.

Can Sculptra injections be reversed?

Unlike hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, it is very difficult to dissolve lumps from Sculptra. There have been some reports of cortisone injections helping to minimize lumps from Sculptra, but the process is not as simple as it is with hyaluronic acid fillers. Having Sculptra injections with an experienced injector is important since it cannot be removed. Dr. Michele Green in NYC is an internationally renowned board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert injector with over two and a half decades of experience providing the best non-invasive cosmetic treatments, including Sculptra injections. You can discuss your specific concerns and ideal individual results when you have your initial consultation with Dr. Green for Sculptra treatment. Dr. Green will physically assess the treatment area and determine whether you are a good candidate for Sculptra injections before expertly performing your treatment to guarantee the best results.

What other cosmetic treatments can be paired with Sculptra injections?

The lack of downtime associated with Sculptra treatment makes it easy to pair with other non-invasive cosmetic treatment options. In fact, many of Dr. Green’s patients choose to have Botox injections or hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in the same treatment session to achieve the effect of a “liquid facelift.” The accessibility of non-invasive cosmetic treatments such as these makes them an ideal alternative to plastic surgery, which can be invasive, costly, and require weeks of downtime. When you have your initial consultation with board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green at her private dermatology office in NYC, she will work with you to determine which cosmetic injectables will provide you with a natural-looking, more youthful appearance and long-lasting results.

Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify are injectable neurotoxins that are FDA-approved for reducing the appearance of dynamic fine lines and wrinkles. Dynamic fine lines are those that are etched into the skin over time as a result of making certain facial expressions repeatedly. The most commonly affected areas of the face are the forehead, the glabella (between the eyebrows), and around the eyes (crow’s feet). Neuromodulators like Botox relax the movement of targeted facial muscles responsible for expression, “freezing” them to prevent overuse. This ultimately smooths the appearance of fine lines and can even be used to prevent them from forming in the first place. Botox is a temporary cosmetic treatment, and to maintain the best results, regular follow-up sessions are required approximately every four months.

Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero are popular hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that can be used to create or enhance contour, define certain facial fillers, and replenish facial volume to create a more harmonious, youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid is essential to the skin’s foundation, providing hydration and a youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid fillers are gel-like substances that, when injected, bind with the water in the skin. The result is a lifting, plumping, contouring effect and smoother skin texture. Combining different types of cosmetic injectables enables an expert injector, such as Dr. Green, to target different areas of the face in a single treatment session. Whether a patient is looking to address the appearance of marionette lines, smile lines, temples, chin, or replace volume in the cheeks, lips, or under the eyes, cosmetic injectables can provide optimal results.

Making Sculptra last: Wear Sunscreen!

Exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays can accelerate natural aging. UV exposure damages the skin’s existing collagen and interferes with successfully producing new collagen. Wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 is essential for promoting your skin’s health and maintaining an overall youthful appearance. When a sunscreen is labeled as broad-spectrum, it indicates that it protects against UVA and UVB rays for maximum coverage. It is important to reapply sunscreen every ninety minutes when outside, and recommended to stay out of the sunlight when it is at its peak between 10 am and 4 pm. Dr. Green also recommends layering two types of sunscreens: a chemical sunscreen that dissipates UV rays and a mineral sunscreen that acts as a physical barrier to reflect UV rays.

How to get started with Sculptra today

Part of the natural aging process entails the skin’s depletion of collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are skin proteins that provide structural support, a firm foundation, elasticity, and an overall youthful appearance. Sculptra is an innovative cosmetic injectable of poly-L-lactic acid that stimulates new collagen production in the treatment areas. By replenishing lost collagen, Sculptra treatment essentially reverses the aging process by restoring facial volume and reducing the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and skin laxity. Sculptra injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments for rejuvenation at Dr. Green’s private dermatology office in NYC.

Dr. Michele Green is an internationally renowned board-certified cosmetic dermatologist with over two and a half decades of experience providing some of the world’s most discerning individuals with the best non-invasive cosmetic treatments, including Sculptra injections. Dr. Green is consistently voted one of New York City’s best dermatologists by Castle Connolly, New York Magazine, Super Doctors, and the New York Times for her dedication to her patients and expertise. Dr. Green takes a holistic approach and embraces a less-is-more philosophy when it comes to facial rejuvenation, carefully customizing each patient’s treatment plan to incorporate a combination of specially formulated skincare products and non-invasive cosmetic treatments to provide you with a natural-looking, long-lasting rejuvenation. To schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Green and learn more about the benefits of Sculptra, contact us online today or call the NYC office at 212-535-3088.