How Is Sculptra Different From Other Facial Fillers?

1. How Is Sculptra Different From Other Facial Fillers? Many people across the world are now using facial fillers to restore a more youthful appearance. However, while most facial fillers temporarily “plump up” ® Aesthetic stimulates and helps to rebuild tissue that has started to diminish. As opposed to many facial fillers that cause patients to instantly appear different, Sculptra achieves noticeable results that gradually and subtly appear over time, achieving natural- looking results. skin tissue, Sculptra As the months, Sculptra provides the foundation to restore a youthful appearance that can last up to two years or more. majority of facial fillers last for up to 18

2. Sculptra is used for the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, as well as fat loss beneath the skin that can cause sunken cheeks, indentations and hollow eyes. Unlike other facial fillers, Sculptra is a biostimulator. It stimulates the body to create collagen fibers, which is the natural supporting network of connective tissue. The result: tissue thickness, facial volume and softening of lines and folds.

3. Although the body starts to respond to Sculptra immediately, it takes a few months before results appear. Patients enjoy significant, gradual improvement of the facial appearance. Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible material not harmful to surrounding tissues. It’s been safely used in surgical products such as dissolvable stitches for over 20 years. Because it’s composed of this safe substance, Sculptra can be used for a wide variety of surgical and cosmetic uses. Sculptra treatments can be performed in a qualified physician’s office. It’s applied with small injections into specific facial areas. Topical and/or local anesthetic can also be used to provide greater comfort. Patients typically receive two to five Sculptra treatments, performed one to two months apart. Each treatment usually lasts 15 minutes. After the treatment, patients can go home comfortably. Some patients may experience mild bruising, swelling and redness for a few days. However, this can be covered with makeup and patients can return to their normal routine immediately. Internationally, Sculptra (known as New-Fill) has been used by several hundred thousand people in over 30 countries. It was approved in Europe in 1999 for the correction of skin depressions such as smile lines, and again in 2004 to treat lost facial volume (fat). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Sculptra in 2004 for the correction of lost facial fat, and in 2009 the FDA approved it for treating facial wrinkles. As with any plastic surgery procedure, it’s extremely important to work with a highly qualified and experienced physician.

4. Boca Raton Plastic Surgery specializes in non-invasive and surgical treatments for the face and neck only. This includes all types of injectable products designed to give you the most natural and best possible facial filler results. Dr. Steiger is an Ivy-League trained, award winning Facial Plastic Surgeon who practices in South Florida. Dr. Steiger is an expert in facial cosmetic surgery, specializing in plastic surgery of the face. Our office is located in beautiful South Florida where we provides state of the art care to our patients. Patient visit us from Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Miami, all over Florida, the United States, and

5. around the world to have advanced facial cosmetic treatment performed in our state of the art facilities.