So many people feel excited when they finally achieve their weight loss goals, but at the end of their weight loss journey, they realize their results may not be completely perfect.
Many patients who lose weight end up losing the fat in their faces too. When you lose weight, you lose weight everywhere—including your face. While that doesn’t have specific health consequences, reduced facial fat does take a toll on the quality of your skin.
Fat helps provide structure for our skin, keeping it looking smooth and youthful. With that loss of facial volume, your cheeks can sink in and your skin can develop wrinkles. In this blog, we talk about how we address facial volume loss at Exhibit Medical Aesthetics with Sculptra in Morris County.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is a type of filler that uses poly-L-lactic acid rather than hyaluronic acid. Traditional hyaluronic acid fillers create immediate volume increases. With Sculptra, however, you stimulate your body’s natural collagen and elastin production to repair and rebuild the skin’s cellular structure, adding volume and smoothing wrinkles over time.
While some patients believe hyaluronic acid-based filler is the right option to restore lost facial volume, we prefer using Sculptra because it molds perfectly with your natural features. That way, you can continue looking like the best version of yourself.
The Sculptra Process
Here are the steps you can expect to take when you visit our team for Sculptra injections.
Consultation
First, you meet with one of our expert providers, who talks with you about your concerns. Then, together, you discuss the best options for treatment and create a care plan that addresses your concerns.
Injections
When you arrive for your appointment, your provider cleanses your skin and marks the placement for your injections with a white pencil. Once you feel ready, they inject Sculptra into your features, perfectly targeting the areas that need additional volume.
Results
Once you receive your injections, you might see initial improvements after a few weeks. However, the full results take about 6 to 8 months after your injections to develop.
Enjoy the Benefits of Sculptra
Sculptra is an exceptional way to restore lost facial volume after losing weight. If you’re ready to explore Sculptra, we encourage you to book an appointment or use our complimentary treatment planning tool to explore your best aesthetic solutions.
