Sculptra in Cheshire

Sculptra is a lesser-known (compared to other non-surgical treatments that receive more coverage in the press) yet safe and scientifically proven injectable treatment which restores facial volume lost to the process of ageing.

Unlike other dermal fillers, Sculptra actually works by stimulating your very own skin cells to produce more collagen. The result is a fuller, smoother, younger-looking face that looks entirely natural (as opposed to the “pulled” or “done” look associated with traditional facial cosmetic surgery).

How Sculptra Works

Dissolution of fat on the face contributes to significant changes in appearances and may result as a consequence of hereditary syndromes, disease or aging. In natural ageing, it happens as a part of a constellation that includes loss of elasticity, collagen breakdown and reabsorption of bone. This sunken appearance due to loss of facial volume causes excess skin.

Trying to correct by tightening the skin without addressing volume replacement results in a skeletonised and scrawny appearance. Volume replacement has been addressed by a wide variety of naturally-occurring (collagen, fat, hyaluronic acid) and synthetic (acrylates, silicone and other polymers) fillers, both permanent and biodegradable (meaning that the body can break them down). Sculptra is a fresh type of injectable treatment whose ‘bulking effect’ is dependent on host response.

Injectable Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), the main ingredient of Sculptra, is a reabsorbable, biocompatible polymer that stimulates an intended inflammatory response to foreign body, regeneration of skin cells and a slow-paced metabolic breakdown of the polymer material.

Sculptra received FDA approval in 2004 for the remedy of HIV-mediated facial lipoatrophy. It is inserted by injection into the subcutis and triggers skin cell replication. A number of injections are required, but the cosmetic results for hollow cheeks have been nothing less than impressive. In the European clinical trials, the result lasted for about 2 to 3 years.

Our skilled and experienced cosmetic doctors will inject Sculptra into the right area. If it’s injected into the wrong area (for example the dermis) by other less experienced practitioners, the risk of lump formations will increase.

What To Do Next

If you’re interested in restoring your facial volume gradually and naturally with Sculptra injectable treatments that are expertly performed by our accredited, skilled and experienced cosmetic doctors at iKon Clinic, please call 01925 730 130 for your free no-obligation consultation.

• Why Choose Us

  • Safe, accredited and experienced doctors
  • Scientifically proven cosmetic treatments
  • Medi-spa approved by Healthcare Commission

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