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“I have been getting facial fillers by Dr. Kulbersh for 5 years, and the results always match my expectations. He truly listens to what my desired outcome will look like, and consistently delivers through his expertise.
I would recommend going to Dr. Kulbersh if you are looking for natural-looking results.”
The FDA originally approved it in 2004 for medical facial loss, and its indication was expanded to cosmetic use by 2012. Our highly trained team, including Dr. Kulbersh, board-certified physician assistants, and board-certified nurse practitioners, safely and effectively use Sculptra for our patients at Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte.
The top aesthetic destination of the south, Carolina Facial Plastics, is led by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh. With his team of cosmetic experts, a fully accredited surgery center, and a private recovery retreat all located in the heart of SouthPark, Carolina Facial Plastics is known for unparalleled and natural-looking results exclusively for the face.
Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid. Poly-L-lactic acid has been used safely for many years as the main component in some sutures and stitches. It was found that injecting this material in a near liquid form stimulated the body to produce collagen, prompting the development of the cosmetic treatment.
As we age, we gain weight in the body but lose weight in the face. Collagen levels deplete over time, and we naturally lose fat and bone as a result of aging. The best way to explain the effect of facial deflation is to use the grape and raisin analogy.
A full face is like a smooth grape. A plump grape does not have wrinkles or shadows. As the grape ages, it loses volume and becomes a raisin. A raisin has wrinkles and many shadows on the surface. If you took a raisin and made it plump again, it would look like a grape. The face undergoes a similar process as it loses volume. For this reason, the addition of volume can fill, lift, and smooth facial wrinkles.
Sculptra injections trigger the body to produce new collagen to add volume to the face. Since this process works at a cellular level, it does not work overnight. The collagen slowly creates a gradual increase in facial volume that occurs over 1-4 months.
Younger patients may see a volume increase over one month. Older patients will require additional injections of Sculptra in Charlotte spaced out every four weeks. A typical patient will require three treatments and they will see an increase in volume over a four-month period.
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Sculptra effectively thickens the skin in the temples, cheeks, in front of the ear, forehead, beneath the eyebrow, and jawline.
When choosing an injector for your Sculptra treatment, experience, and expertise are critical for a safe and successful procedure. Our team is solely focused on only treatments and rejuvenation of the face and neck. Every member of our team has at least seven years of experience and has injected thousands of patients. Our specialization and experience matters in ensuring you have a fantastic result. We use the most recent and advanced techniques to limit downtime, improve safety, and create the best possible results.
Learn more about Sculptra today. Contact our office by calling 704.323.5090 or completing our online contact form to schedule your consultation.
The cost of Sculptra depends on the number of vials needed, the areas being treated, the degree of volume loss, and the number of sessions recommended. Some patients need a more limited treatment plan, while others benefit from a series of appointments. During your consultation, the team will evaluate your concerns and provide a more specific estimate based on your treatment goals.
Sculptra results develop gradually because the treatment works by stimulating collagen production. Some patients begin to notice subtle improvement within several weeks, with more visible changes appearing over the following months. Results continue to build as new collagen develops beneath the skin.
Sculptra results can last up to two years or longer for some patients. Longevity varies based on age, metabolism, treatment area, and the number of sessions completed. Periodic maintenance treatments may help preserve the results over time.
Sculptra can be used to address age-related volume loss in the cheeks, temples, midface, jawline, and lower face. It may also help improve overall facial support in carefully selected patients. The best treatment areas depend on your anatomy, degree of volume loss, and desired outcome.
Sculptra can produce natural-looking results because the changes appear gradually rather than all at once. As collagen production increases, the face may look fuller and more supported without an abrupt change in appearance. Careful placement and conservative treatment planning are essential for achieving balanced results.
Sculptra is not a traditional dermal filler. It is a biostimulator that encourages the body to produce more collagen over time, while hyaluronic acid fillers add immediate volume to specific areas. Sculptra is often selected for gradual, broader improvement, whereas dermal fillers may be used for more precise contouring or immediate correction.
Sculptra may improve the appearance of early jowling when volume loss is contributing to reduced support in the lower face. By stimulating collagen, it can help create a firmer and more supported appearance over time. However, it does not remove excess skin, so more advanced laxity may require another treatment or surgical option.
Sculptra cannot be dissolved in the same way as hyaluronic acid filler. Because it stimulates collagen rather than simply placing a gel beneath the skin, the effects cannot be immediately reversed with an injectable enzyme. This makes proper patient selection, conservative treatment planning, and injector experience especially important.