Collagen is a protein that makes your skin appear supple and smooth. As you age, collagen which forms foundation for your skin structure decreases and skin shrinks causing wrinkles and folds that make you appear aged. A board certified plastic surgeon can help rectify your condition. If you live in Chicago, you can visit Dr. Bloch’s medical facility Body by Bloch for consultation and treatment. Sculptra aesthetic is an injectable used in the treatment of facial folds and adds volume to depleted cheeks and temples. This treatment is made up of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable synthetic material. No skin test is required for its use. The PLLA is harmless to the body and can easily be broken down. Certified Sculptra Aesthetic physician may perform the cosmetic procedure from their offices.
A Facial Filler Needs A Dose Of Patience
SCULPTRA, a long-lasting filler that has been used since 2004 to plump the cheeks of H.I.V.-positive patients with facial wasting, is finally having its cosmetic debut. In July, the Food and Drug Administration approved Sculptra Aesthetic — as the cosmetic version is named — for use to improve the appearance of nose-to-lip wrinkles (think Jack Nicholson’s Joker), horizontal chin wrinkles and so-called marionette lines that frame lips.
Procedure
Sculptra Aesthetic is one of the cosmetic treatments at Dr. Bloch’s facility which don’t require surgery. In fact, the treatment will not require any anesthesia and only minor discomfort may be felt. Once affected parts are identified, your doctor will inject Sculptra aesthetic below the skin surface of the particular site where collagen or fat is degraded. You can go home after getting the injectable. Effect of this treatment is gradual. You will regain skin thickness as time goes by, this fills up sunken areas which improves the appearance of dents and folds. Revisits after a few weeks are recommended, your Sculptra aesthetic Chicago doctor will decide if additional injections are needed for better results. Additional touch-up treatments may improve looks but it is always wise to consult with your doctor.
What Should I Do After Each Sculptra Aesthetic Treatment?
Proper aftercare is necessary in order to help get the best possible results. Your doctor will give you specific instructions at each injection session. The following general guidelines will help you get the most from your treatment:
Within the first 24 hours of treatment, help reduce swelling by applying a cloth-wrapped ice pack to the area for a few minutes at a time. Avoid applying ice directly to the skin.
Post-treatment, massage the treated area for 5 minutes 5 times a day for 5 days, as recommended by your physician. This will help evenly distribute Sculptra Aesthetic.
Until any initial swelling and redness goes away, avoid excessive sunlight and UV lamp exposure.
Sculptra Aesthetic Side Effects And Recovery
Your Sculptra aesthetic Chicago doctor will discuss with you some common side-effects with the treatment so that you can make an informed decision. Common side effects include redness and tenderness around the injected site. Occasionally, some bumps may be felt under the treated skin but are not visible and may disappear on their own. Though not well proven, bumps are said to be caused by undispersed Sculptra if it is not injected deep enough. Proper massaging after treatment as directed by Dr. Bloch from Body by Bloch or other cosmetic surgeon is said to reduce formation of the bumps. Unlike many anti-aging injectables, Sculptra effect is gradual and its results can last for about 2 years.
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