The Ultimate Guide to Sculptra






Introduction


Last fact-checked: 24 November 2020

Sculptra® is a type of injectable dermal filler that provides subtle yet effective results for combatting the signs of aging, especially facial lines, wrinkles, and folds.

It is not considered to be particularly a quick fix; instead, Sculptra delivers natural-looking results over a longer period of time (rather than, say, Botox®), and requires several sessions. Although one treatment can make a positive difference, three sessions spaced over several months will give optimum results that last for two years or longer.

Medical Departures has partnered with hundreds of cosmetic and beauty clinics around the world that offer dermal fillers, like Sculptra, for significantly less than back home. Keep reading to discover how you can save on your next trip abroad. 

How Does Sculptra Work?

As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity, firmness, and moisture. This combination leads to fine lines developing, which turn into wrinkles...which turn into folds...which cause sagging. One of the reasons for this is that collagen production–one of the fundamental products of youthful skin–slows down considerably after the age of around 40. When we are young, collagen forms a matrix beneath the skin, and once it begins to break down, then inevitably the skin it supports starts to collapse as well.

Sculptra’s main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid. This has been in medical use for decades and it helps to replenish diminished collagen in the skin, correcting fine lines as well as those deeper folds that appear as we get older.

Am I a Suitable for Sculptra? Where Can it Be Used?


If you have fine lines, wrinkles or deep folds on your face that are bothering you, then you could be a suitable candidate for Sculptra. The most common areas that Sculptra is useful for treating include: 

  • The nasolabial folds (also known as smile lines), which are the deep folds running down from each side of the nose to the sides of the mouth
  • Marionette lines (from the mouth down to the chin)
  • Chin wrinkles

What Does the Procedure for Sculptra Involve?


Depending on how many areas you are having treated, the procedure can be carried out in a matter of minutes. After a local anesthetic has been administered and the skin wiped with antiseptic, Sculptra is injected into the chosen site(s) with a fine-needled syringe.

Treatment shouldn’t hurt (you will be numb from the anesthetic), but you may experience some tingling and redness afterward. You can alleviate this with ice packs, but it shouldn’t be too uncomfortable, and you will be able to carry on with your normal schedule as long as you don’t engage in anything too strenuous.

When Can I Expect to See Results and How Long Do They Last?


Cosmetic specialists usually recommend that you take a course of three treatments for the best results. You will notice slight changes after the first treatment, but the cumulative results after three sessions will be much more visible yet still natural-looking.

Results should last up to two years, and you can always have Sculptra top-ups to maintain your youthful look.

Going Abroad for Sculptra Treatment


The procedure is available at providers around the world—and we have partnered with only the best. Sculptra is a well-known brand and you can save more than 50% compared to what you’d expect to pay at home.

It should be noted that traveling to a far-flung destination just for one treatment session won’t make financial sense. However, this is a good option if you are already planning a holiday to a popular medical tourism destination or you have other, more expensive treatments planned as part of the same trip. 

Patients living close to the US-Mexico border may also find that they can make big savings on a full course of Sculptra given the fact that our Mexican clinics can be reached easily from many Southwestern states, including Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas.

How Do I Get Started?


Get started by browsing three of our select clinics for Sculptra treatment in Bangkok, Mexico and South Korea below:

Our global list of Sculptra clinics can also be found here.

Booking Your Appointment


Compare prices, see before & after photos, read past patient reviews, and book your free appointment through our site to guarantee the best prices.

For more information, get in touch with our Customer Care Team today.  Or if you are ready to book your appointment, you can do so right here any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

Sources:

Santos-Longhurst, Adrienne. Will Sculptra Effectively Rejuvenate My Skin? Healthline. 26 June 2019.  https://www.healthline.com/health/sculptra

Botox Injections. Mayo Clinic. 13 February 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/botox/about/pac-20384658

Elliot, Brianna. Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements. Healthline. 6 April 2018.  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/collagen-benefits

Introduction
Am I a Suitable for Sculptra? Where Can it Be Used?
What Does the Procedure for Sculptra Involve?
When Can I Expect to See Results and How Long Do They Last?
Going Abroad for Sculptra Treatment
How Do I Get Started?
Booking Your Appointment

Introduction


Last fact-checked: 24 November 2020

Sculptra® is a type of injectable dermal filler that provides subtle yet effective results for combatting the signs of aging, especially facial lines, wrinkles, and folds.

It is not considered to be particularly a quick fix; instead, Sculptra delivers natural-looking results over a longer period of time (rather than, say, Botox®), and requires several sessions. Although one treatment can make a positive difference, three sessions spaced over several months will give optimum results that last for two years or longer.

Medical Departures has partnered with hundreds of cosmetic and beauty clinics around the world that offer dermal fillers, like Sculptra, for significantly less than back home. Keep reading to discover how you can save on your next trip abroad. 

How Does Sculptra Work?

As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity, firmness, and moisture. This combination leads to fine lines developing, which turn into wrinkles...which turn into folds...which cause sagging. One of the reasons for this is that collagen production–one of the fundamental products of youthful skin–slows down considerably after the age of around 40. When we are young, collagen forms a matrix beneath the skin, and once it begins to break down, then inevitably the skin it supports starts to collapse as well.

Sculptra’s main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid. This has been in medical use for decades and it helps to replenish diminished collagen in the skin, correcting fine lines as well as those deeper folds that appear as we get older.

Am I a Suitable for Sculptra? Where Can it Be Used?


If you have fine lines, wrinkles or deep folds on your face that are bothering you, then you could be a suitable candidate for Sculptra. The most common areas that Sculptra is useful for treating include: 

  • The nasolabial folds (also known as smile lines), which are the deep folds running down from each side of the nose to the sides of the mouth
  • Marionette lines (from the mouth down to the chin)
  • Chin wrinkles

What Does the Procedure for Sculptra Involve?


Depending on how many areas you are having treated, the procedure can be carried out in a matter of minutes. After a local anesthetic has been administered and the skin wiped with antiseptic, Sculptra is injected into the chosen site(s) with a fine-needled syringe.

Treatment shouldn’t hurt (you will be numb from the anesthetic), but you may experience some tingling and redness afterward. You can alleviate this with ice packs, but it shouldn’t be too uncomfortable, and you will be able to carry on with your normal schedule as long as you don’t engage in anything too strenuous.

When Can I Expect to See Results and How Long Do They Last?


Cosmetic specialists usually recommend that you take a course of three treatments for the best results. You will notice slight changes after the first treatment, but the cumulative results after three sessions will be much more visible yet still natural-looking.

Results should last up to two years, and you can always have Sculptra top-ups to maintain your youthful look.

Going Abroad for Sculptra Treatment


The procedure is available at providers around the world—and we have partnered with only the best. Sculptra is a well-known brand and you can save more than 50% compared to what you’d expect to pay at home.

It should be noted that traveling to a far-flung destination just for one treatment session won’t make financial sense. However, this is a good option if you are already planning a holiday to a popular medical tourism destination or you have other, more expensive treatments planned as part of the same trip. 

Patients living close to the US-Mexico border may also find that they can make big savings on a full course of Sculptra given the fact that our Mexican clinics can be reached easily from many Southwestern states, including Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas.

How Do I Get Started?


Get started by browsing three of our select clinics for Sculptra treatment in Bangkok, Mexico and South Korea below:

Our global list of Sculptra clinics can also be found here.

Booking Your Appointment


Compare prices, see before & after photos, read past patient reviews, and book your free appointment through our site to guarantee the best prices.

For more information, get in touch with our Customer Care Team today.  Or if you are ready to book your appointment, you can do so right here any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

Sources:

Santos-Longhurst, Adrienne. Will Sculptra Effectively Rejuvenate My Skin? Healthline. 26 June 2019.  https://www.healthline.com/health/sculptra

Botox Injections. Mayo Clinic. 13 February 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/botox/about/pac-20384658

Elliot, Brianna. Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements. Healthline. 6 April 2018.  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/collagen-benefits



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