Med Spa Extreme: The Sculptra Liquid Facelift

Each year brings a popular, new-fangled treatment to the medical spa world. From vein removal to permanent eyelash extensions and suction body contouring, medical professionals are constantly on the hunt for novel treatments to improve the look of one’s face and body.

The Sculptra Liquid Facelift is a recent addition to several San Diego medical spas. This extreme med spa treatment is a biodegradable dermal filler that treats facial lipoatrophy, which is the loss of fat beneath the skin that leads to facial thinning, deep lines, sunken cheeks, prominent skin folds and an emaciated appearance.

Sculptra contains micro-particles of poly-L-lactic acid, a substance that has been primarily used in surgical products like dissolvable sutures. Sculptra stimulates the local immune response that allows for a very gradual absorption of the poly-L-lactic acid microparticles by the white blood cells. 

The production of collagen and fibrosis is stimulated and improves the overall appearance of the treated areas. Common areas include the nasolabial folds, cheek indentations and to fill in upper line areas. Unlike other injectables, Sculptra is used as a tissue volumizer and not for facial wrinkle correction. A series of two to six treatments is necessary for the best outcome over a span of four to six weeks.

For pricing, it’s best to contact medical spas for a consultation and speak with the doctor about which areas need to be treated and for their estimate of how much the area will cost. Discover three San Diego med spas that offer the Sculptra Liquid Facelift.

Changes Plastic Surgery – La Jolla
Changes Plastic Surgery offers facial rejuvenation, breast procedures, body contouring, laser resurfacing procedures and laser hair removal, spa and massage services.

Venus Medical Group – Sports Arena Area
Venus Medical Group offers injectables, vein removal, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal and body contouring.

New Image Cosmetic Surgery – Coronado
New Image Cosmetic Surgery offers facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, body contouring, laser hair therapy and corrective liposuction.

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