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The early signs of aging often show up in small ways. Skin doesn’t feel as firm, facial volume begins to shift, and wrinkles and folds seem more visible in certain light. While these changes are natural, they can start to affect how confident and polished you feel.
At Aesthetix Lab in Dana Point, our Sculptra® treatment uses a collagen stimulator made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to help your skin rebuild its own support system. Over the weeks that follow your treatment session, your body’s natural collagen production increases, improving skin structure and restoring a more youthful appearance without adding an overfilled look.
Our team of expert nurse injectors focuses on achieving results that blend seamlessly with your natural features. Every Sculptra treatment plan is customized to your aesthetic goals, whether that’s softening smile lines, restoring volume loss in the cheeks, or improving sagging skin. In our appointment-only boutique setting, every detail is considered to ensure comfort, precision, and optimal results.
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable collagen stimulator containing poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). This biodegradable material works beneath the surface of the skin to encourage natural collagen production, helping to correct shallow contours, restore lost volume, and improve the look of wrinkles and folds.
Unlike traditional fillers, such as hyaluronic acid fillers that add volume instantly, Sculptra injections work gradually and are naturally absorbed by the body. The result is skin that becomes firmer and more elastic over a few weeks, lasting up to two years for most patients.
Sculptra is an effective treatment for people looking to address the underlying cause of visible aging: collagen loss. As new collagen develops, it strengthens skin structure, smooths facial wrinkles, and replenishes areas affected by facial fat loss.
Benefits include:
Sculptra treatment is well-suited for adults noticing signs of aging like wrinkles and folds, sagging skin, and facial volume loss. It can also address facial fat loss from aging or medical conditions. Most patients seeking gradual, natural-looking changes are good candidates, provided they are in good health, free from allergies to poly-L-lactic acid, and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your consultation at our Dana Point location is an in-depth, one-on-one conversation about your skin, your aesthetic goals, and how Sculptra can fit into your overall care plan. We’ll examine your treatment areas, discuss how many treatments may be needed, and explain how the process works. This is also the time to talk about combining Sculptra with other dermal fillers or skin treatments for optimal results.
Before your appointment, we may recommend avoiding alcohol, blood-thinning medications, and tanning beds to reduce the risk of bruising at the injection sites. Switching to gentle skincare products in the days before treatment helps keep the treated area calm and ready for injections.
Deep folds that run from the nose to the mouth can be softened as Sculptra helps produce collagen, smoothing the area naturally over time.
These lines extending from the corners of the mouth can be reduced as new collagen strengthens the lower face and improves skin elasticity.
By restoring volume beneath the skin, Sculptra smooths horizontal lines and improves the appearance of the chin area.
Collagen loss can lead to thinning and fragile skin. Sculptra helps thicken and support skin structure, reducing a crepey texture.
Whether from age-related fat loss or genetics, hollow cheeks, sunken temples, and other contour changes can be corrected as Sculptra restores volume and balance.
A Sculptra treatment session typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes. We start with a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort, then carefully place the product in the treatment areas. Sculptra is injected deeper into the skin than some other fillers to target the foundation where collagen production happens. A gentle massage at the end helps distribute the product evenly throughout the treated area.
Sculptra treatment results develop gradually. Most patients notice improvement within a few weeks, with full effects appearing after three treatment sessions spaced several weeks apart. Downtime is minimal. You can usually return to normal activities immediately. Some temporary swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites is common.
Aftercare includes massaging the treated area for five minutes, five times a day, for five days. Protecting your skin from sun exposure and avoiding tanning beds for at least 48 hours will help maintain your youthful glow.
At Aesthetix Lab, Sculptra aesthetic treatments are delivered with the highest attention to detail. Our team’s advanced training in collagen stimulators ensures precise placement and natural, long-lasting results. We use the Bonakdar Method to design every treatment plan, considering your anatomy, skin, and goals to deliver an outcome that restores volume and enhances your youthful appearance without looking overdone.
Sculptra pricing can vary depending on how many vials are used, your treatment areas, and whether other fillers or treatments are part of your plan. Your quote will include the cost of the product, your provider’s expertise, and all follow-up care.
If you’re ready to address collagen loss, restore lost volume, and improve the look of wrinkles and folds, Sculptra injections may be the effective treatment you’ve been looking for. Call (949) 392-6000 or use our online contact form to book your consultation.
Most patients tolerate it well. A topical anesthetic is applied to minimize discomfort during the procedure.
Possible side effects include swelling, bruising, redness, or small lumps under the skin. These usually resolve quickly.
Treatment results can last up to two years, depending on your skin and maintenance plan.
Most patients achieve optimal results with three treatment sessions spaced several weeks apart.
Yes. It works well with hyaluronic acid fillers, neuromodulators, and other dermal fillers for a comprehensive result.
You’ll start to see improvement in a few weeks, with your skin looking its best a few months after your final session.
Yes. Stimulating your own collagen and restoring volume can improve the appearance of areas affected by fat loss for a more youthful appearance.
