As we age, our faces lose volume due to fat atrophy and collagen loss. This causes drooping of the lower facial tissue, creating a squaring effect which makes our faces look heavier and older. By replacing the lost volume, the face is lifted and a more youthful appearance is achieved. It is possible to reverse these changes by using a volumizing injectable filler such as Sculptra®. Unlike injectables that fill in lines, Sculptra® improves contours of the face by replacing lost volume in the tissues under the skin. The result is a more youthful face with smoother contours.

Sculptra® is a synthetic injectable material known as poly-L-lactic acid. Poly-L-lactic acid is biocompatible (a material that does not harm the body) and biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body). Poly-L-lactic acid has been widely used for many years in dissolvable sutures and soft tissue implants.

Sculptra® is injected into the facial tissues for correction of drooping of the face caused by facial aging and fat loss (lipoatrophy). Sculptra® has been clinically proven to be an effective, well-tolerated, and long-lasting treatment for the signs of facial lipoatrophy. In fact the FDA has agreed that the results of the treatments can last up to 2 years.