Aging! No one ever said that getting old was easy and looking older than you feel is never desirable. Fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin are unfortunate aspects of your skin’s aging process. And the blame? The reduced amount and slower rate of collagen production, which in turn decreases your skin’s elasticity. Fortunately, Sculptra — an FDA-approved dermal injectable — is a great natural way to restore collagen in your face, giving you firmer, younger-looking skin. How, you ask? Sculptra adds volume and stimulates new collagen production.
The importance of Collagen
Collagen accounts for 30% of your body’s protein and its most abundant form of protein. It provides the structure, support and strength that your skin, muscles, bones and connective tissues need to function properly.
When it comes to your skin, collagen helps fibroblasts form in the middle layer of your skin, which helps new cells grow. It also plays a significant role in replacing dead skin cells.
Causes of facial collagen loss
The natural aging process causes the collagen level in your face to gradually decrease. But there are several factors that can affect or accelerate the process. These include genetics, smoking, sun damage, stress, nutrition, and lack of sleep. The worst? Collagen loss due to UV damage accounts for as much as 80% of the signs of facial aging, not to mention the increased risk of skin cancer.
Say hello to Sculptra
Sculptra gradually replenishes lost collagen in your face. This is a very natural looking process, so we let our patient know not to expect immediate changes. We recommend a series of treatments to add volume gradually, building better collagen and healthier looking skin. Over the course of your treatment, you’ll see reduced fine lines and deep wrinkles, improved contours, as well as filled in recessed areas. It can even help with fat loss caused by weight loss.
Because Sculptra works to rebuild collagen over time, patients who want a more youthful look but don’t want to give the impression they’ve had any work done really love Sculptra as their choice for a natural approach. Best yet, once you achieve your desired results, the collagen is yours to keep, and improvement may last several years with maintenance and good skincare.
Facial treatment areas
Sculptra is FDA-approved to treat various areas of the face, including:
- Cheek wrinkles
- Chin wrinkles
- Smile lines
- Marionette lines
- Areas of facial hollowing
Sculptra is equally effective in many other areas as well.
Discover which natural treatment is right for you
Interested and want more information on Sculptra or any of the natural treatments we offer? Call us for a consultation at 312.757.4505 or use our convenient Contact Form.