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SCULPTRA® AESTHETIC

Replenish lost collagen with Sculptra® at WellMedica in Reston, VA.

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WHAT IS SCULPTRA® AESTHETIC?

With age, your skin’s natural collagen supply decreases, and you may start to notice wrinkles and facial aging. Sculptra® Aesthetic will activate the skin’s natural regenerative process and help restore lost collagen, the most common protein in the body that supports cells and tissue.

Sculptra® Aesthetic is an FDA-approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen. It is made with a biocompatible, biodegradable, synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid, which is gradually and naturally absorbed by the body and helps rebuild lost collagen through a series of treatments administered by Dr. Dima.

SCULPTRA® AESTHETIC | BEFORE & AFTERS

Not all treatments or injectables are created the same. As people age, the skin loses its elasticity from a reduction in collagen. People typically get Sculptra® to correct their contour deficiencies and wrinkles. Aside from wanting wrinkle correction, other factors that can make you a good candidate for Sculptra® include:

  • Hollowness in the face.
  • Loss of volume in facial features.
  • Weight loss.

There’s no magic age at which to get Sculptra® treatments, so scheduling a consultation with Dr. Dima can help you determine if it’s right for you.

 

Sculptra® works to stimulate new collagen growth, rather than adding volume. Because of this, it isn't as easy to determine how many syringes you’ll need to achieve your desired results. Sculptra® comes in vials, and most patients use about 2 - 4 vials throughout the entire face. On average, a series of 3 treatment sessions over the course of a few months may be needed. The number of vials at each session will vary per appointment, depending on the degree of correction required and the treatment plan determined by you and Dr. Dima.

 

The cost for Sculptra® starts at $1,000 per vial. There are a variety of factors that determine the overall price. To ensure that your Sculptra® treatment is affordable, we accept various payment methods, including special financing plans.

Before any Sculptra® Aesthetic injections, it is recommended to:

  • Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, ginkgo biloba, garlic supplements, green tea, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre- and post-injection, as they will increase your risk of bruising.
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising. You may take Arnica tablets 2 - 3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.
  • Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment, including tretinoin/Retin-A, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and hydroquinone.
  • Inform Dr. Dima if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
  • Inform Dr. Dima and staff if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to any of its ingredients.

After your Sculptra® treatment, you may develop moderate swelling and redness with the possibility of bruising. These symptoms will resolve in about 7 days. Apply Arnica cream to the treated area or taking Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising. There can be a slight fullness in the treated area for a couple of days after the treatment. This is because there is water in Sculptra®. It is usually a nice look that helps you get a sense of what it will be like when the treatment has taken full effect, usually a period of 2 - 6 weeks after the treatment.

Yes, Sculptra® Aesthetic is safe, as it is a collagen production stimulant. In 2004, Sculptra® Aesthetic was approved by the FDA.

I had a wonderful experience with my service. For me was VERY hard to find someone to trust and have good results. Lutfia and Dr. Dima are very professional and they made me look amazing. If you are looking for someone to "fix" you up, this is a place.

- Iryna Bauernfeind