Sculptra®

Sculptra®, also called "The Liquid Facelift," is an enormously popular new breakthrough in non-surgical rejuvenation for the face. A half-hour procedure with little down-time for our patients, Sculptra is fast becoming a favorite for those who desire a very natural return to a smoother and younger appearance.

Dr. Melnick inserts Sculptra particles under the skin where they stimulate your body's own formation of new collagen in desired areas-such as the cheeks, chin, jowls, nose, lips, neck and around the eyes. A topical numbing cream ensures your comfort during this non-invasive procedure.

Sculptra firms and lifts areas of sagging skin, returns plumpness to sunken features and smoothes your skin's surface contour. Because Sculptra increases the thickness of your skin, dramatic improvement can be achieved in even the very deepest lines and folds.

Most of our patients feel comfortable resuming normal activities immediately following treatment. The remarkably natural-looking results will appear gradually over a period of several weeks and continue to progress for some months. Dr. Melnick will decide when additional treatments are necessary. While most "fillers" are effective for only a few months, Sculptra can last two years or more because it provokes your own natural production of collagen.

Sculptra's active compound, Poly-L-lactic acid, has been in wide use for many years in dissolvable stitches and soft tissue implants, while the filler itself has been tested on over 150,000 patients across Europe. Because Sculptra is not derived from human or animal sources, it is "immunicologically inert"-meaning that no allergy test is needed before undergoing the procedure.

The most common side effects of Sculptra include those associated with all injection procedures, such as temporary redness, tenderness, bruising or swelling. Occasionally, small bumps can be seen or felt under the skin in treated areas and a corrective treatment may be necessary. All injection procedures carry some low risk of infection. This non-surgical procedure forgoes the risks associated with general anesthesia.

With its long-lasting, gorgeous results, many of our patients now choose The Liquid Facelift as a safe, relaxing alternative to surgery.

If you are seriously considering Sculptra® we would love to share more information and answer your questions in person. Why not call us at (408) 354-7732 today to schedule your consultation?

If you live outside of the greater bay area and would be traveling long distance for treatment please contact our office to assist you. You may submit digital photos to our e-mail for Dr. Melnick to review.