Over
time our skin loses its youthful plumpness
and begins to sag, causing wrinkles, sunken
cheeks and jowls. From an early age the
amount of collagen our body produces slows
down. We also lose fat tissue which maintains
the fullness of the face so our faces become
thin and narrow, making us look older.
Sculptra™ helps the
skin to replace lost collagen to smooth
lines and wrinkles,
helping us to look younger naturally.
How does it work?
Sculptra™ is an injectable treatment that
stimulates the growth of the body’s own collagen thus
restoring lost facial volume gradually giving you a fuller,
younger looking face.
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Does the treatment hurt?
As with all injections you are likely to feel
some discomfort. A surface anaesthetic is applied to your
skin before treatment, and the solution injected also contains
an anaesthetic to make the treatment more comfortable. Cool
packs are applied after the treatment to help calm your skin.
Are there any side effects?
The majority of the side effects are related
to the fact that it is an injectable procedure. Therefore
you may experience some bleeding and tenderness during treatment.
Following treatment there is likely to be some swelling,
redness and bruising at the site of injection. These effects
usually resolve within a week of treatment. As with all procedures
that involve an injection there is a risk of infection. One
possible delayed side effect with Sculptra™ can be
small bumps under the skin in the treated area. They may
not be visible, and you may notice them only when you press
on the skin.
When will I see results?
The product is mixed with water to inject,
so it may appear that Sculptra™ has worked immediately.
However, the water will be absorbed within a few days so
your face will return to how it looked before treatment.
Due to the nature and speed of collagen growth it will usually
take 6 – 8 weeks for any results to become evident.
Generally 2 to 3 treatments may be necessary to obtain the
required results, however, after the end of your course of
treatments the results can last for up to 3 years.
How much does the procedure cost?
A full course of 3 sessions costs approximately £2000.
However, we are all unique and requirements vary so for a
personal quotation please call 01482 634984 to book your
free, no obligation consultation. |
