About Pittsburgh Sculptra
At Dr James Fernau, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA; Dr. James Fernau routinely utilizes Sculptra – an FDA-approved biocompatible, biodegradable dermal filler made from poly-L-lactic acid – in the temporal area to alleviate crow’s feet. Sculptra is also used for a permanent correction of the tear trough deformity, located underneath the eye and near the nose.
Sculptra is a cosmetic filler that is injected to restore facial fullness and to treat skin depressions, nasolabial folds, wrinkles, sunken cheeks, or facial creases. Sculptra is formulated to improve the structure of the skin and replace collagen that has been lost due to the natural aging process. In order to achieve optimal results, Sculptra is typically administered in a series of treatments every 4 to 6 weeks. Improvement to the contours of the face and the appearance of facial wrinkles, folds, and other depressions in the skin is fully achieved after only a few months.
Who May Benefit from Sculptra
Those that benefit best from Sculptra procedures are men and women who are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old. Patients should be in good general health and free of active skin infections or immunodeficiency. Sculptra is an ideal procedure for those who wish to reduce deep lines in the face and chin area, wrinkles, and skin hollows or depressions. Sculptra is also a suitable choice for those not interested in more-invasive cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelifts or implants.
Recovery Periods for Sculptra
Recovery times for Sculptra treatments are nearly immediate. The commonly-reported side effects include tenderness at the injection sites, redness, bruising, and mild swelling. Some patients are advised to regularly massage the Sculptra injection sites to minimize the risk of developing any small bumps or nodules under the treated areas of the skin.
Benefits and Additions
Many patients of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery and Dr. James Fernau who have received Sculptra treatments and other Liquid Facelift procedures have also benefited from Fat Grafting and Implant procedures. To learn more about these additional procedures, visit our Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Fat Grafting and Implant pages and see some of the amazing results achieved by Dr. Fernau’s patients.
When you consider cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, think of Dr. James Fernau and the Pittsburgh Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa.
Learn More About Sculptra
For more information about Sculptra and other procedures, we invite you to call us at (412) 446-0391 – Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – to schedule an appointment. You may also use the Contact Form page to send us a message.
