Sculptra San Diego

treat facial fat loss

Sculptra® is made from a synthetic material known as poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). Like the natural lactic acids in our body, PLLA is gradually absorbed by your body’s own cell enzymes, and causes no harm. PLLA is biocompatible, and it has a long history of use in medicine and surgery, including such applications as surgical stitches. Sculptra was originally FDA-approved back in 2004, when it was used specifically to treat facial fat loss, also known as lipoatrophy, in patients suffering from immunosuppressive illnesses, like HIV. In 2009, it was approved for cosmetic use in non-immunosuppressive patients, and it has shown excellent results.

Sculptra advantage

Some people will see results after only one treatment, and others may require more than three — up to six, in some cases. But the average is three injections for two years of results, and that’s a pretty excellent average. Some results will also be noticeable immediately following your first injection, but over time is when the full results come to fruition. A matter of several weeks is the average time period, but you can feel confident that your patience will be rewarded. That’s a big Sculptra advantage.

We would be happy to talk to you more about Sculptra and whether or not it can help you achieve the results you want. And with so many other options available here at Sadrian Plastic Surgery, we can talk to you about all the other alternatives we offer, so that you — with the help of one of our doctors — can determine what is the right treatment or procedure for you. Contact our office today.