As we age, our faces not only wrinkle, but actually lose volume, resulting in unattractive hollows and loose skin, especially in the cheek, eye, and temple areas. For those who don’t want the expense, pain, or downtime of a facelift, Sculptra Aesthetic offers an alternative.

Sculptra is a synthetic material called Poly-L-Lactic Acid which has been used in sutures for decades and in facial injection treatments since 1999 in over 30 countries. Poly-L-Lactic Acid stimulates the body to produce collagen and thus to revolumnize the face. Sculptra injections take about 30 minutes and are virtually painless. Patients treated with this nonsurgical facelift can resume normal activities immediately following the procedure. On average, 3 injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months. The number of injection sessions and the amount of Sculptra used per session will vary from person to person. The good news is that once full correction is attained, the result can last from 2 to 5 years. Sculptra can also be combined with Botox and Restylane for a refreshed, revitalized look.

Melissa Michaels