When you think about facial fillers, you might picture a quick injection that adds volume to smooth lines or plump specific areas. While that’s true for many fillers, Sculptra® works in a completely different way.
At Bougie Aesthetics in Fort Worth, TX, our team of expert injectors has a reputation for excellent results and happy patients, with near-perfect five-star ratings. Our injectors use Sculptra to create gradual, natural-looking results that restore youthful fullness from within. In this blog, we break down the key differences between most fillers and Sculptra.
How Ordinary Fillers Work
Most traditional fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance your body naturally produces. Over time, your body’s stores of HA decline along with your natural collagen and elastin. This may lead to the development of nasolabial folds (also known as smile lines), thinning of the lips, loss of cheek volume, and other volume-related changes in the face.
When injected, these fillers provide instant results by adding volume right under the skin. HA fillers are effective for treating fine lines, wrinkles, and folds, as well as for enhancing features such as the lips and cheeks. The results typically last anywhere from 6 to 18 months.
What Makes Sculptra Different
Sculptra isn’t an HA filler. It’s made from poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible substance that essentially helps your body make its own filler: More collagen. Rather than simply filling in lines, Sculptra encourages your skin to rebuild its own structure over time. The process is gradual, with results becoming noticeable in as little as a month and building over several months.
Because Sculptra works with your body, the improvements tend to look natural and subtle. The treatment helps restore volume in larger areas of the face, softening hollow cheeks, deep folds, or overall facial thinning that happens with age. Additionally, Sculptra was recently FDA-approved for use as a treatment to restore a youthful glow.
Best of all, Sculptra results can last up to two years or longer.
Sculptra Consultations in Fort Worth
If you want immediate results for a special occasion, a traditional filler could be the best choice. If you’re seeking a treatment that rebuilds your skin’s foundation and offers long-lasting rejuvenation, Sculptra may be the ideal option.
At Bougie Aesthetics, our skilled injectors will help you find the right option to reach your goals and rejuvenate your face. Call us in Fort Worth, TX, at 817-229-0014 to schedule your consultation.