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Sculpture Injection: Sculpt your face without surgery! Are you looking for a natural and effective way to rejuvenate your face and get rid of the signs of aging? Sculpture Injection is the perfect solution for you!
SCULPTRA injection for skin and face
Sculpture injections are popular and effective types of cosmetic injections or fillers that stimulate collagen and fill in lines and wrinkles, leading to a more youthful and fresh appearance.
In this article, we learn about the Sculptra needle for the face and body, the benefits, harms, and prices, in addition to the experiences of Sculptra injections and the effect of polylactic acid on the freshness of the skin.
WHAT IS SCULPTRA INJECTION
It is a non-surgical procedure, based on the use of medical needles to inject materials into the skin, its main purpose is to restore youth and freshness to the skin and hide wrinkles from all facial details.
The substance used for injection is poly-L-lactic acid, and it is manufactured by dissolving granules in water to obtain a gel ready for injection. This substance helps cells under the skin to produce natural collagen at a greater rate than usual.
It is known that the older a person gets, the less the body produces collagen needed to maintain the skin and complexion against the factors of time, which is the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes and mouth, thinning of the skin, and the appearance of spots.
When using Sculptra needles, polylactic acid penetrates into the deep layers of the skin, until it reaches the cells responsible for collagen secretion and works to activate them, and then collagen is secreted continuously and in larger quantities, to fill in wrinkles and fine lines in the face, and thus wrinkles disappear and the skin regains its freshness. Therefore, Sculptra injection was an effective treatment for those who suffer from these annoying signs, almost permanently, without the need to resort to surgical procedures used for the same purpose.
Possible candidates for Sculptra injections
Sculptra injections are the perfect solution for you if you suffer from:
• Wrinkles or fine lines around the mouth when smiling, or on the chin area.
• Thinness in the cheeks, due to aging and lack of collagen.
• The appearance of a cavity around the eye, which gives it a sunken appearance.
• If you suffer from a lump between the chin and the neck.
How is a Sculptra injection given?
In the beginning, the cosmetic doctor determines the areas that will be treated in the face, then draws marks on them, then some anesthetic cream is applied to those areas to avoid feeling pain as a result of the injection. The doctor begins to inject in the areas that have been marked, and the procedure takes a short time that does not exceed half an hour, specifying the area of those areas to be injected, and after completion, the doctor or assistant performs a light massage after the injection to avoid swelling or lumps.
The recovery period and the appearance of results
Sculptra injections are a simple procedure that does not require a long recovery period. In most cases return to work the next day directly. In the event of bruising or swelling appearing – which is normal after the procedure – it is preferable to stay at home for a period ranging between one and three days for recovery.
Doctors recommend a golden rule that helps to reach the best results, called the “five” rule, which is a five-minute facial massage, five times a day, for five days.
Continuous massage in this way helps blood flow in the areas that have been injected, stimulating stronger collagen production and thus faster and better results. After five days of continuous massage, the skin will have absorbed most of the amount of water in the acid and penetrated the inner layers of the skin.
As for the appearance of results, unlike traditional filler needles, they do not appear immediately, but after about two or three months from the first session, which is the period that natural collagen needs to be secreted at greater rates in the body, and wrinkles and fine lines begin to disappear gradually, and the face appears more fresh and full.
Advantages of Sculptra needles
• Its results are wonderful and it lasts up to five years.
• Its costs are low compared to cosmetic surgeries.
• A simple, non-invasive procedure that does not require anesthesia.
• Certified by the International Food and Drug Agency (FDA) as safe and suitable for use on the facial area.
• A short recovery period not exceeding five days.
SIDE EFFECTS AFTER SCULPTRA INJECTION
There are some common side effects that occur after any cosmetic injections, which we should not worry about, and the doctor or one of his assistants will tell you about them and how to deal with them when they appear, without referring to him, unless it lasts longer than the recovery period.
These symptoms are summarized in the appearance of some bruises, which go away within days with the continuous light massage, and a feeling of itching or some minor pain can occur.
Risks and harms of Sculptra injections
Like any cosmetic procedure, even if it is non-surgical, there are some damages that can occur after the injection, such as the appearance of lumps under the skin or the occurrence of infection, or the inconsistency of the shape of the face, as if part of the face is fuller than the rest of the parts.
These problems and risks often occur due to the incompetence of the attending physician, or his lack of experience, so when choosing a plastic surgeon, he must be highly experienced and competent in order to avoid any risks affecting the results you wish for.