Sculptra is the TOP program for skin care that is popular all over the world.
Skin care in this fast-paced era has many different methods, such as skin injections, taking skin-nourishing vitamins, and going to spas. These are all things that many women are familiar with. But the innovation that is considered the newest in Thailand and has research supporting that it can actually stimulate collagen is Sculptra, the latest product from Galderma, a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of products related to skin care and skin diseases, as well as health and beauty. There are many products and they have good results to meet the needs of a wider range of skin problems. They can also be used on patients who have lost fat on their faces.
Collagen stimulating injections (Sculptra)
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
What is the Sculptra program? Who is it suitable for? How is it good?
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
What is the Sculptra program?
Sculptra program is a particle of Poly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA), which is a collagen stimulant that is compatible with tissue in the human body and can be naturally degraded because it decomposes into H2O, Co2 and Lactic acid. Sculptra is in the Collagen Biostimulator group, a substance that can be used in injections to stimulate the creation of its own collagen in the skin layer. It helps restore youthfulness to the skin by making the skin firm and full, lifting sagging skin areas, and also helping to improve the quality of the skin. At Rasbhumi, we design individual injections based on the limitations of each person’s body. After the drug has taken effect under the skin all over the face, the result will be the creation of firmness and lifting of the facial skin for a natural beauty.
Collagen is a type of protein that is the main component of the skin, accounting for %-90% % of the skin. It is also an important structure for various tissues in the body, including skin, bones, muscles, nails, tendons, and joints. The Sculptra program stimulates collagen production under the deep skin layer, increases brightness and clarity to the face, reduces and eliminates wrinkles effectively, and helps lift and tighten the face.
The human body contains many types of collagen. The five most important types that we can find frequently are:
1. Collagen Type 1 is the most abundant collagen found in the human body. It is found in the skin and tendons. It is a strong and highly elastic collagen.
2. Collagen Type 2 is collagen with looser fibers than Type 1. It is found in large amounts in bones and joints.
3. Collagen Type 3 is the collagen found in abundance in the skin and blood vessels, but it is not as strong as Collagen Type 1.
4. Collagen Type 2 is collagen found in various layers of the skin.
5. Collagen Type 2 is a collagen found in the eyes, skin, hair and placenta.
The Sculptra program is the world’s first and only collagen stimulator approved by the US FDA in the United States and has been used worldwide since 1999 and received the Thai FDA in 2023 in the United States and has been used worldwide since 1999, ensuring that the Sculptra program is highly safe. There are more than 50 research studies to support it, as well as a sample group of more than 1,000 people who certify the effectiveness, satisfaction, and safety. There is no residue in the body. The Sculptra program is a program that can be completely broken down without side effects. It has been widely used for over 20 years in over 40 countries worldwide. In addition, there is research published in more than 50 world-class medical journals worldwide.
The results from the Sculptra program also look natural and gradual. It is suitable for those who frequently use their face for work and do not want rapid changes that would shock those around them.
Sculptra, if injected with the correct technique, is considered a product that does not cause any side effects or side effects to worry about after the treatment is complete.
Who is the Sculptra program suitable for? What type of skin must people receive the service have?
Sculptra is a product that is suitable for those who have sagging skin, lack of firmness, and visible wrinkles, which are wrinkles that often occur with age because the Sculptra program, when injected into the body, will help stimulate the body to produce natural collagen from itself, resulting in more collagen in the body. The Sculptra program also helps to restore the internal structure of the skin in the deep layers to make the skin in the structural layer stronger, helping to make the skin look firmer, tighter, and fuller. It also helps to restore youthfulness and the Sculptra program also has the ability to improve the quality of the skin even more.
• Sculptra program, which is considered a product that can answer the needs of people with sagging skin problems very well. In addition,
• The Sculptra program is also suitable for those who want long-lasting results from one injection.
Research has shown that the Sculptra program is a product that can maintain results on the face for up to 2 years, which is considered a very long-lasting result.
Characteristics of Sculptra program bottle packaging
• Sculptra is packaged in sterile vials.
• Sculptra comes in dried powder form.
Each bottle of Sculptra program will consist of:
• Poly-L-lactic acid – 150 mg is the main compound that does not cause harm.
• Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose – 90 mg is an ingredient that acts as a dissolving agent, allowing the Sculptra program to dissolve and produce a ready-to-use product.
• Mannitol – 127.5 mg Component that results in vacuum packing
Collagen stimulating injections (Sculptra)
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
What is the process and working principles of the Sculptra program?
Sculptra is a particle of Poly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA) mixed with sterile water. The specialist must inject the skin with the Sculptra program into the subcutaneous layer of the skin. After the Sculptra program, the skin will look fuller immediately after the injection. Because the volume of water injected will remain under the skin. After 2-3 days of injection, the water and other components will be absorbed by the body. Only the particles of the Sculptra program will remain, causing deep grooves and wrinkles to return again. After the skin under the skin has absorbed the water. After that, the drug of the Sculptra program will start working and stimulate through the body’s immune system by pulling Macrophages cells to surround the particles of the Sculptra program in large numbers. There will be a signal for the fibroblast cells to gather more. Fibroblasts are therefore stem cells that create collagen fibers and are also the main components of the skin structure.
This makes the skin stronger and firmer over time. The particles of the Sculptra program will then gradually dissolve, leaving only the collagen fibers that accumulate instead, to help restore and strengthen the skin structure in the long term, helping to lift and tighten the face as well as restore skin quality for up to 25 months.
As time passes and we age, how does the structure of the face and skin change?
The facial skeleton will change shape due to bone breakdown, or so-called Volume loss. There will be a loss of volume on the face from erosion over time, causing the face to be sunken and dull. Importantly, with increasing age, the body’s collagen production process will begin to decrease. Normally, it will start to produce less from the age of 20 and when reaching the age of 45, people will start to lose 1-2% of collagen in the skin per year. Collagen production in the skin will start to decrease even more. Therefore, it is clearly noticeable that the skin is sagging and not as firm as before. Sculptra or Original Collagen Biostimulator is a stimulant for the body’s own natural collagen production to increase. According to research results, it can stimulate the production of Collagen type 1 up to 66.5% after 3 months of Sculptra injection.
Since collagen is an important part that helps support the structure of the skin, if collagen is reduced, the skin will sag and lose its shape.
How much of the drug is required for one Sculptra treatment?
From the research results of Sculptra drug by experimenting with a sample group, the appropriateness of using Sculptra drug program recommends using 1 Vial of drug for every 10 years of patient age or according to the diagnosis of a specialist doctor. You can consult and discuss the use of the appropriate amount of drug for yourself before providing service to patients.
How to use Sculptra program medicine: The medicine must always be mixed before use because the actual medicine is in a vacuum form. The universal mixing method is as follows:
1. Add 5 ml of sterile water into the bottle. In this step, slowly and gently inject the sterile water onto the bottle wall.
2. When finished, shake the bottle vigorously by holding the cap and bottom of the bottle at the same time and then shake.
3. Shake vigorously for 1 minute or count 1-60 until the solution is homogeneous.
4. Add another 3 ml of sterile water by slowly and gently injecting it into the bottle wall as before.
5. Invert the bottle back and forth for 15 seconds to obtain a total volume of 8 ml of Sculptra.
6. Observe whether the Sculptra program drug is uniform or not. If not, you can shake it further. If it is uniform, it means that the product is ready to use. Do not worry if the mixed Sculptra program drug has a little bubble. It can be used as usual.
7. From the mixture, another 2 ml of lidocaine can be added, resulting in a total of 10 ml of Sculptra.
After mixing the drug, it can be stored for up to 3 days before injection. However, the drug must not be mixed with lidocaine.
How long after injection will the Sculptra program show results?
Results after Sculptra injections will gradually and continuously improve. You will start to see changes about 2-3 weeks after the injections. From the research results of Sculptra products, it was found that it can stimulate the production of Collagen type 1 up to 66.5% after 3 months of injections. Collagen type 1, which is the collagen that makes the face beautiful, wrinkle-free, and looks better, is collagen created from the layer beneath our own skin. Therefore, it is the best collagen that our bodies need the most as well.
Sculptra Program Procedure
1. Consult a doctor who is an expert in Sculptra to conduct an in-depth assessment of your skin condition, including the amount and type of skin.
2. Cleanse your skin. Before performing the Sculptra program, you should cleanse your face to remove dirt or oil on your face.
3. Apply anesthetic. It takes about 45 minutes for the anesthetic to take effect. After that, the doctor will prepare the medicine in an active form ready for use.
4. Perform the Sculptra program by injecting into the skin using a specific injection technique to allow the drug to penetrate deep into the skin, which is the best way to stimulate collagen in the Sculptra program.
5. Apply cold compresses. After the injection, apply cold compresses to fade the needle marks. A specialist will supervise for safety. Then, it is recommended to massage the injection area 5 times a day, 5 minutes each time, to allow the medicine to spread evenly.
Collagen stimulating injections (Sculptra)
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
How many Sculptra treatments are required to see satisfactory results?
In general, 2-3 Sculptra sessions are recommended to achieve the best results and beautiful, satisfactory skin.
How long should each Sculptra injection be spaced apart?
Leave about 4-6 weeks between each injection for long-lasting results and better efficiency. After treatment, take care of your skin. What are the side effects of Sculptra?
• General symptoms after Sculptra treatment will occur within the first 1-2 days and then disappear naturally. After that, there will be only slight swelling, redness, or pain.
• If there are other side effects, they will not be severe. In some cases, you may feel small bumps or lumps under the skin. This is not something to worry about because these symptoms are considered normal after having the Sculptra program.
If you are concerned, you can have the treating doctor massage or knead the area that was injected to prevent the injected Sculptra particles from clumping together. In addition, Sculptra is a product that can naturally dissolve without leaving any residue in the body.
Since Sculptra is the world’s first and only collagen biostimulator approved by the US-FDA, it reinforces confidence in its safety when used on the face and the human body.
How old do you have to be to be able to do Sculptra?
You can start the Sculptra program from the age of 20 onwards because, as mentioned above, a person’s collagen begins to decrease around the age of 20. Therefore, when collagen in the skin begins to decrease, it is necessary to add collagen to replace the lost collagen in order to keep the skin looking elastic and firm. The sooner you start the Sculptra program, the longer the life of the skin will last.
And for those who are starting to age, the Sculptra program will help to fill in the collagen that has started to decrease. It may not be able to create collagen as well and as quickly as people who are older, but collagen will gradually create and maintain as much as the Sculptra program and our skin can do.
Collagen stimulating injections (Sculptra)
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
Who is the Sculptra program suitable for?
• People who have sagging skin problems
• People whose skin is not as firm as when they were young and want to restore its youthfulness.
• People whose skin lacks elasticity and firmness
• People who have an unclear facial frame
• People who have visible wrinkles that occur with age.
• Patients who want long-lasting, natural-looking results
Who is not suitable for Sculptra?
• People with a history of keloids or raised scars
• People who have a history of severe allergic reactions (Anaphylaxis)
• People who have skin infections or inflammation in the area where the procedure was performed.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding
How to prepare for Sculptra
• Before receiving Sculptra treatment
• You should not inject or perform other facial or skin treatments for 2-4 weeks.
• Stop taking pain relievers, aspirin group, at least 2 weeks before the injection to prevent bruising.
• Avoid taking vitamins that cause blood clotting problems, such as vitamin E, fish oil, etc., for 2 weeks.
• People with serious medical conditions or concerns should consult their doctor in detail before undergoing the Sculptra program.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages 1-3 days before the Sculptra program.
• Take care of your health and keep your body in good health.
Collagen stimulating injections (Sculptra)
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
How to take care of yourself after Sculptra treatment to get the best results?
• After the injection, patients can return to their normal daily life.
• No need to rest. If there is pain, you can apply a cold gel pack to the area where the Sculptra program is performed.
• To help reduce swelling, avoid makeup, saunas, and steam rooms for 24 hours.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight and UV light until the swelling and redness disappears.
• You should not undergo any other procedures after receiving the Sculptra program for approximately 2-4 weeks.
• After receiving the Sculptra program, the injected area should be massaged to allow the PLLA to spread throughout the face and stimulate collagen in the area where the Sculptra program was performed.
Collagen stimulating injections (Sculptra)
Results depend on each individual’s skin condition.
The massage method after Sculptra program consists of 4 steps as follows:
Step 1: Use your thumbs to massage both temples and use your fists to gently massage from the forehead to the temples on the sides.
Step 2: Make your hands in a thumb-up position, place them on both cheeks as shown in the picture, and slowly move from the front of the cheeks to the sides of the cheeks at the same time, pressing and slowly moving.
Step 3: Use your palms to press the area around your cheeks and slowly massage from the bottom up to the top of your cheekbones. Repeat several times to help lift and tighten your facial skin.
Step 4: Make the same hand gesture as in Step 2 on the chin area and slowly move it up along the jawline.
After Sculptra treatment, can I see results immediately? How long do the results last?
Results after treatment with the Sculptra program may not be seen immediately or there may be only slight changes, but the results will gradually improve. The face will not look stiff but will look very natural because the particles of the Sculptra program or PLLA-SCA substance will gradually react deep under the skin and start to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin itself to increase. This will cause changes to start to be seen about 2-3 weeks after the injection and the results will continue for up to 2 years.
Results from the Sculptra program
• The Sculptra program will help fill in sunken cheeks, making the face look fuller and more plump.
• The Sculptra program will help fill in the temples to be shallower and fuller.
• For those with a flat face, the Sculptra program can help fill in the cheeks and cheekbones.
• Sculptra program will help your face become more beautiful, fuller, and look different from before. Transform yourself into a new person in just a few weeks.
Where can Sculptra be performed?
It is recommended to do Sculptra on the temples, cheeks, and jaws. It is not recommended to do Sculptra on the T-zone, such as under the eyes, cheek grooves, and marionette lines, which are sensitive areas that are highly dangerous.
Can Sculptra be done in conjunction with other injection programs?
Sculptra can be combined with other injectable programs. Since each injectable program gives different results and works on different areas and layers of the face, they can be combined to achieve a beautiful face in all dimensions.
For botox injections and fat reduction
Sculptra can be injected on the same day because Sculptra uses different layers of skin and is different from Botox and fat reduction programs.
For making a filler program
Sculptra can be done at the same time as filler because both programs work on different layers of the skin.
The Sculptra program can be used with any machine program. It is recommended to use a machine program such as the Ulthera program, Morpheus program, or other programs every time so that all programs can be used at the same time.
The Sculptra program is a very popular program today because people are more interested in taking care of their skin. This is because this is an era that emphasizes taking care of the skin to make it look beautiful and natural, emphasizing the radiance, fullness, firmness, and tightness of the skin. No matter how much cream is used, it cannot compete with the Sculptra program.
Therefore, if you want beautiful skin that can be seen from far away, with good skin quality, you should take care of it while you can still solve all your skin problems. Also, it must be done by an expert doctor only because every program works on different layers of the skin. If the doctor who is doing it is not experienced, the medicine will not be effective immediately. You should study information about where to receive the service carefully and in detail because we only have one face. If a mistake is made, it is difficult to fix.
