Sculptra: Everything you need to know
Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid or PLLA. It is an incredible way to stimulate collagen synthesis without fillers. It works deep on bone and superficially on the skin to revive the skin, make it more resilient, elastic and youthful.
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Time Codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - what is Sculptra (poly-l-lactic-acid or PLLA)
1:52 - how does it break down in the body?
2:40 - Before and After photos
3:33 - how is it injected and what is expected after injection
5:42 - Contraindications to sculptra
6:25 - Potential side effects of Sculptra (nodules)
8:35 - Outro
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Disclaimer: This video is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from your healthcare provider. This KZread video is for medical educational/informative purposes only and is not equivalent to healthcare professional advice. The opinions stated in this video are my opinions/thoughts and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any ailment. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned in this video.
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Great video! I had this done and it’s amazing. People always compliment me and say I look younger but I do not have that “filler” look. Best money I’ve spent on my skin ever. I have done maintenance only once since having it done over two years ago. It truly does give the busy results short of plastic surgery and worth the money.
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
it really is incredible!
@TheMrc1981
Ай бұрын
Do you suggest it on slight slight sagginess cause just by a surgery? Thin skin....
Very interesting and informative video. Thank you❤️
The dilution solution is reassuring 😊 I'm planning to start the journey 😃
I definitely want to try this. I’ve done my research and I think I’ll go for it. Thank you for this video. It’s the best thorough explanation. Btw your skin is FLAWLESS ❤
I loved my Sculptra treatment from my derm. I am probably due for another round
Thank you so much. I always look forward to your videos. Very informative. 🙂.
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
Thank you! 💕🧘♀️
Great video
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
GOOD EXPLANATION
@theocbeautymd
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Can Sculptra be used on the hands and neck area? For improving crepey hands and “turkey neck?”
Hello. I have Ulceritis colitis, but has dormant for more than 10 ys (Falls under the category of Autoimmune diseases.) I have keloids on my shoulders. Is it safe for me to take sculptra ?
Thanks for explaining so well! Going to share this! Ania how long does it last? Dk you need to do it yearly? Thank you ❤❤
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
It's your body's collagen so in a sense it's permanent but we just continue to age. People usually repeat it every 1-2 years
Hello. I had Sculptra almost a year ago three visits with two vials each. I am 62 so wasn’t expecting a total facelift. I truly haven’t noticed a considerable difference. My jowls is what bothers me the most. Any benefit to using tretinoin at this point? I do use a retinol serum. Thank you.
I want to get Sculptra soon but how much massage is good enough daily and for what duration? ❤
@Dr.Ania Marie,MD hi, I have a question. Can sculpta be administrated with a dermstamp or derma roller at 1.5 mm Safely without causing. Vascular occlusions I have seen Videos of beauty spa's? doing this.
Hey Dr. Ania, really nice video! I was wondering if I can help you edit your videos, manage your youtube channel and also make highly engaging shorts out of them.
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
I am looking for someone. Send me a dm or email!
Thank you
Great video 😊 I just got my scruptra a week ago ..i am going back in a few weeks ..you mention that scruptra can stimulate bone? Can you explain that statement? And if you stimulate bone ? How does that help ? Thank youb
@theocbeautymd
9 ай бұрын
No, it stimulates fibroblasts on the periosteum. It doesn't stimulate bone, it can simulate bone in the appearance of results from the treatment.
Sounds incredible 🤩. What areas can be injected/improved with this product? Thank you for all the content ❤
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
I personally like to treat the whole face. All of the before and after photos are from full facial treatments but it is possible to target only certain areas, though if you think about it, you want collagen stimulation evenly across the whole face.
Hello .Thank you for this video. I have done two rounds of Sculptra one unit each. I see positive results in my face lift and volume. However I had horrible breakouts after each session. After the first time I thought it was a coincidence, after the second time suspect that Sculptra may have caused it. I had my most recent session about 6 weeks ago, but I still break out in areas I had never ever had pimples . Do you think it is Scupltra side effect ( it is not in listed side effects)? Will it eventually go away? Thanks
@nicolaxoxo1
6 ай бұрын
This is what I fear. I wonder if you were allergic to one of the adjunct ingredients?
Very good information, I will definitely look into it! How about treatments like Volite and Profhilo?
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
Volite is more like a filler (just very watery) and profhilo is kind of a hybrid, its still a hyaluronic acid filler but it stimulates collagen production. Sculptra isn't a filler at all, its only a stimulator
@capellihairextsny
Ай бұрын
What do you think of radiesse
Which products do you have on your face? your skin looks so good!
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm wearing the Skinbetter science tinted SPF 75 lotion, colorescience color balm in blush on my cheeks
How does it go on mature women in their 70’s- would it be better to have regular injectables since sculptors takes years to really be a befit to my age group.your answer would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
@theocbeautymd
10 ай бұрын
it's true that sculptra is dependent on the activity of fibroblasts and they are more difficult to activate in more mature skin. I would probably incorporate some fillers, to replace the bone loss and microneedling + laser treatments to wake the skin up
I just had this done a month ago and I’m so happy I finally did this. I had a new injector so I’m so glad you did this video because I have some questions. I’m 37, and wondering if the puffy firmness I’m seeing is the “Sculptra glow” still or if it’s actual collagen already built up? And I’m also wondering at what point does the plla stop stimulating extra collagen, meaning, when am I back to my baseline sluggish collagen building rate? After How many months?
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
"puffy firmness" does not sounds like a sculptra glow. It may require some massaging. You want to make sure you massage regularly to avoid nodule formation. Sculptra glow is just glowing radiant skin that looks healthy. Collagen stimulation usually takes 6 months for it's full effect. Most people that do sculptor regularly, re inject once every year to 2 years.
@anitamiko9975
Жыл бұрын
@@theocbeautymd thank you. So at six months is when the best results show? That’s pretty encouraging because I’m already feeling satisfied 1 month in. And yes, I have a massage at like crazy for the first five days. Someone mentioned I should take oral Arnica next time to reduce swelling. Any thoughts?
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
@@anitamiko9975 arnica helps bruises dissolve, it doesn't impact swelling. Swelling is from the water that the sculptor is suspended in
Is there any risk of occlusion? Can we treat the neck as well?
@theocbeautymd
11 ай бұрын
The consistency is like water and the injector should aspirate every time before injecting. The risk is there but significantly lower than with fillers and always variable with the skill and care of injector
Dear Anja Marie 🌺, please advise me, you are a fascinating woman. I am 60 years old my skin is super thin. Shadows have appeared on the chin under the lip from wasting skin fat. I have purchased two bottles of Sculptra and would like to improve these areas with needles or blunt cannulas. is this part of the face suitable for it, what should I pay special attention to? Thank you Natalia ❤
@theocbeautymd
10 ай бұрын
sculptra shouldn't be injected around the lips, high risk of nodules. You can try to strengthen your skin with tretinoin and microneedlinng and lasers so it isn't as thin
@nataliashpak1198
10 ай бұрын
@@theocbeautymd thanks very mutch
Hi Doctor do you recommed the sculptra treatment for a person almost in the 60? Tks..:)
@theocbeautymd
6 ай бұрын
It depends on your body's immune response. Generally speaking the response decrease with age, but everyone is different so it might be worth a try.
I've talked to a few providers now, and they often sell it in packages to bring the price down. That is, jf you commit to 5-6 vials, you pay substantially less per vial. My worry is that it might end up being more than I need. I asked them if it was was possible to get pillow face with this product and they said no. Hmm.
@theocbeautymd
11 ай бұрын
I have seen it overfill. This is why you want to wait 2 months between appointments
@samanthathompson9812
11 ай бұрын
@@theocbeautymdYikes. Given that max results come in 6 months, sounds like I should wait 6 months between.
If nodules form, what can be done to reverse them?
@theocbeautymd
8 ай бұрын
generally, patience and time. They are usually invisible but palpable. They do resolve over time
Can you do this with SLE lupus?
@theocbeautymd
9 ай бұрын
unfortunately no. Any autoimmune disorder is a contraindication.
what do u do for your neck...it looks beautiful
@theocbeautymd
8 ай бұрын
Thank you. Just skincare and retinol
@user-nk2ub1hd2p
7 ай бұрын
@@theocbeautymdwhixh skincare
@o.georgia8631
3 ай бұрын
@@theocbeautymdyes your neck is very youthful ma’am
How do you feel about Xemin botox?
@theocbeautymd
11 ай бұрын
I find it doesn't last long
I Got Sculptra and by a experienced clinic (at least they said. They have done many). And a month later I had a face lift and the surgeon said he could tell I had scar tissue after the injections. Any advice on how to find a qualified injector
@theocbeautymd
11 ай бұрын
yes, you can download a "how to find a good injector" guide from my stanstore stan.store/Aniamariemd Having said that, "scar" can be a misleading term. There are several types of collagen. Collagen type 1 can be found in scars and also found after sculptra treatments.
@DB6904.
9 ай бұрын
My surgeon of 14+ years of injecting sculptura said - scaring is normal, and stated all volume is a good thing including volume created by scaring from sculptra. :/:/:/
@ellensnyder3569
17 күн бұрын
Dr. Rijani has a video on the scarring. He and other plastic surgeons said it's ok and not a problem for future face lifts.
Do you do under eyes? I have dark circles and have brown indian skin
@user-gr2oo8bf6v
Ай бұрын
Sculptra cannot be used under the eyes.
My quastion is i did filler.. Can i do sculptra now?
@theocbeautymd
10 ай бұрын
yes
Hmm where do you go to get sculptra safely? Like what type of doctor ? Also is 30 a good age to start ?
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
If you see signs of aging in your 30's, then yes. If you don't, then wait a few years. Research, read reviews, read qualifications. If they are an educator in sculptra, you know they will be really good.
@robbiedaw3415
7 ай бұрын
Why wait if there is no signs with aging in ur 30s? Isn't it good for maintaining?
@vroomgc
5 ай бұрын
@@robbiedaw3415 With that logic why not start in your teens.. think about it !
So no Sculptra if I have Hashimoto's?
@sheilareed9627
7 ай бұрын
want to know also !
@molly5262
6 ай бұрын
I did Sculptra 3 weeks ago & I have Hashimotos. My doctor said it wouldn’t be a problem with getting Sculptra. Everything went smoothly & I’m looking forward to seeing the results in the next few months!
I went to get it today and he more pushed me towards threads, which I don’t want.
@theocbeautymd
9 ай бұрын
Don't let anyone push you into procedures you don't want. Find someone who listens and respects your wishes
How can I find a good sculptra provider in LA?
@theocbeautymd
5 ай бұрын
DM me and I'll share some recommendations or, some see me in OC!
Do you use prp?
@theocbeautymd
11 ай бұрын
On my scalp, yes. I had bad hair loss after being sick last year
I had sculptra & did face massage 5 times a day for 5 days. I got inch size lumps where the sculptra was injected ( in cheek near side of mouth) they are still there almost a year later.... Awful
@ZoeMC369
Жыл бұрын
Sorry that happened to you. 😢 i can relate to having a negative outcome from an aesthetic treatment. What skin type do you have? I’ve heard certain skin types tend to almost over-produce collagen from sculptra so just curious.
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
That is awful. The dilution of sculptra and the injection technique are really important for a good outcome. If you are prone to keloids or hypertrophic scars that can make you prone to lumps also.
@niamhbyrne4036
Жыл бұрын
The doctor did 4 vials in one go & I was also sedated???
@karinarnaud4093
11 ай бұрын
@@niamhbyrne4036 I'm not a doctor but 4 vials in one session sounds extreme.
@ellensnyder3569
17 күн бұрын
@@niamhbyrne4036i had two my first time and felt like the recovery was not super comfirtable. I did one the next timecand it was much better. I can't imagine 4. That doesn't sound right.
Can it be used to address under eye hollowness or fine lines?
@IloveCamels335
7 ай бұрын
I do not have hollowness under the eyes but I had fine lines and could not find anything that worked for this area. Then I tried Jalupro. It's a biostimulator, mix of amino acids and hyaluronic acid. I had two sessions and it completely removed my under eye wrinkles.
Every plastic surgeon I have seen in Singapore strongly advises me against sculptura. I have never understood why
@TheMrc1981
Ай бұрын
Ask them why?
Is Lanluma the exact same thing with a different name? Thank you!
@prophysix
7 ай бұрын
it's supposed to last longer / be more concentrated, Claudia Glows has a video where she talks with her practicioner about the differences (Sculptra did not work for her but Lanluma did)
@IloveCamels335
7 ай бұрын
@@prophysixThank you yes I researched it already it's basically the same product but different particle size and you get more product in a vial of Lanluma compared to Sculptra which would explain why Claudia saw much better results from it.
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Hello. What happens if you have a poor immune system ?
Im not sure how you can say that diluting it doesnt weaken the product .. Logically if you keep adding more sugar water than there is not as much actual product. Seems like a win / lose for the injector / customer.
@theocbeautymd
5 ай бұрын
It doesn't weaken the product because regardless of dilution, the same amount of product is injected. 1 or 2 vials depending on the need. So 1 vial in 6 mL or 1 vial in 9 mL still has the same amount of product. The treatment is based on vials not mL
I had a kybella injury I first was not a Candate for this She shot me in each sides of jowels then under neck She hit my mandible nerve I nearly died on top of all other complications face and neck atophied hollowed out face ,eyes and neck aged me and 10 years Have now feeling I’m neck to face I don’t know how to get my fat back my volume and still look natural I was considering fat transfer I’m scared to do anything Can you suggest anything
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
I never do Kybella because I think it's too toxic. To repair the damage, a fat transfer might be a better option because Sculptra does not build fat. However, there is a new product called Renuva which helps grow your own natural fat. That might be a good option. It's quite pricey though and comes from donor tissue.
@kt9190
Жыл бұрын
@@theocbeautymd yea it’s causing damage to many woman I’m sure there will soon be a class action suit against the makers in the near future Question I’m in California would you know of any reputable plastic surgeons that perform facial fat transfers? Thank you
@heathermunoz6282
9 ай бұрын
I'm sorry that happened to you. With new things that are coming out, I'm sure you will start repairing soon. Hang in there!❤
@nicolaxoxo1
6 ай бұрын
@@theocbeautymdwould renuva also be contraindicated for immune disorders?
I’ve seen people who have had this develop hard lumps under the skin, which is irreversible. Don’t want to take the chance..
@theocbeautymd
7 ай бұрын
usually the nodules fade with time, but it isn't a quick process
But is doesnt give you a vulume
@theocbeautymd
6 ай бұрын
Yes, you get volume from your own collagen building over time. It takes up to 6 months
will work for you...bs you dont need anything visible :}
If it is only stimulating your own body, then why could you do “too much”?
@theocbeautymd
6 ай бұрын
overstimulation could create too much volume
Well.... it is good for WRINKLES .. BUT EVEN after 6 m..will not give you visible results in chiks volume ..i think
@theocbeautymd
6 ай бұрын
It does not make you look like you had filler, that's for sure. But it does fill in naturally. Go on the sculptra website and look at the before and afters on the time line, you'll get a good idea of what it looks like
@vladislavroytapel2830
6 ай бұрын
you are very sweet thank you ! @@theocbeautymd
Thank you for educating us! How much is this treatment cost? Where on one's face do you inject? Why is this better than Juvederm which shows results immediately, does not need to be massaged in and stays for at least 6-12 months. I had Juvederm done with good results. What would make me change to Sculptra? Thank you!
@anitamiko9975
Жыл бұрын
With traditional fillers you’re at the mercy of the injector as far as artistry. With this it’s a natural boost to your existing collagen. So you never get a fake or wonky look. You also don’t run the risk of it lingering around or moving and wanting to be rid of it years later.
@theocbeautymd
Жыл бұрын
Fillers certainly have their place. This is great for those who don't want fillers, those who want to improve skin quality (filler can't do that), those who want to look exactly like themselves. If you look at the before and after photos, they just look younger but like themselves.
@sherriscorner2015
10 ай бұрын
Have your tried EZ gel PRF filler?