Is Sculptra better than fillers?

Instead of simply adding volume, it encourages the production of collagen in the body. Sculptra is injected deeper into the dermis than other fillers. Although a synthetic ingredient, poly-L-lactic acid is completely absorbed by the body over time.

Do cheek fillers ruin your face?

As well as stretching of the skin, excessive use of fillers can result in longer term damage including wrinkling of the lip and disturbance of the attachment of the facial fat pads and some degree of irregularity and ageing of the skin, he explains.

Is Sculptra good for Cheeks?

Sculptra is most commonly used in the cheeks to add fullness and decrease laugh lines. As our skin ages, collagen is lost, and sagging can begin to occur. While Sculptra isn’t collagen, it does replace the components of the skin that diminish away naturally throughout the aging process.

What are the risks of cheek filler?

Cheek fillers are a simple, safe procedure with minimal recovery time. Common side effects include: Light bruising at the injection site. Swelling….Rare side effects include:

• Leakage.
• Dead tissue.
• Vision loss.

How much Sculptra is needed for cheeks?

Typically, people require a vial of Sculptra per decade of their age. For example, a 60-year-old would need six vials of the injectable to augment sunken, hollow cheeks or correct severe volume loss in the chin region. A 45-year-old would only need 4.5 vials of poly-L -lactic acid to smooth deep age-related wrinkles.

Can Sculptra go wrong?

Several side effects have been linked to Sculptra, including scarring, skin discoloration, nodules, lumps and granulomas. The product label says serious granulomas usually occur several months after injection, sometimes more than a year later.

Who should not get Sculptra?

Use of Sculptra in patients less than 18 years of age is not recommended. Studies of the use of Sculptra with lidocaine for local anesthesia, or with other drugs or implants has not been completed.

What is the safest filler for face?

There’s only one FDA-approved dermal filler that is not absorbed by the body. It is made with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) beads suspended in a solution that contains bovine (cow) collagen. PMMA beads are tiny round, smooth, plastic beads.

Who is a candidate for cheek filler?

You have realistic expectations. You are a nonsmoker. You are bothered by the appearance of your cheeks. You have cheeks that are too flat, thin or saggy.

Is Sculptra worth the money?

If you are looking for a more natural way to improve the appearance of your skin, and if you are seeking a more natural result, than I would say yes, it is worth the money. It’s important to remember that you could need 2-3 treatments spread a month apart to get the BEST results.