Achieving Youthful Results With Restylane and Sculptra Fillers
Achieving youthful skin is easier than ever with skincare products like Restylane and Sculptra fillers. Advanced Aesthetics in Oklahoma City uses Restylane and Sculptra to smooth wrinkles and add volume to your face. With our skilled team, you’ll get results that look natural and keep you glowing. If you need to even out lines or add a bit of plumpness to your cheeks, Advanced Aesthetics has you covered. Ready to see the difference?
Understanding Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are treatments that our team injects into your skin. We use them to ease wrinkles, restore volume, and help facial contours. As we get older, our skin loses elasticity and volume. You’re probably familiar with the results—sagging and wrinkles. Dermal fillers address these issues by adding volume to the deeper layers of your skin.
We use several different types of fillers. Hyaluronic acid fillers, like Restylane, attract water to the treated areas. Other fillers, such as Sculptra, help your body procure more collagen over time, so you get gradual but long-lasting results.
Dermal fillers can be used to target several areas, including:
- Nasolabial folds (lines from your nose to your mouth)
- Marionette lines (lines your mouth to your chin)
- Cheeks and temples for added volume
- Lips for enhanced fullness
- Under-eye hollows
What is Restylane?
Restylane is an innovative dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid. If you didn’t know already, hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in your skin. This filler works by attracting and holding water, which straightens out wrinkles and folds.
Restylane is versatile and can be used for lots of cosmetic enhancements. Common treatment areas include nasolabial folds (the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth), lips, cheeks, and under-eye hollows. One of the main advantages of Restylane is its ability to give you immediate results. After the injection, the treated areas look better right away.
Another benefit is its reversibility. If you’re not happy with the results, our Advanced Aesthetics team can use an enzyme called hyaluronidase. It works by dissolving your filler. The effects of Restylane typically last between 6 to 18 months, depending on which area we treat and the specific product we use.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is a filler that works differently from others. Made from Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA), it also encourages your body to make more collagen naturally. Instead of providing instant results, Sculptra focuses more on the long game.
This injectable is great if you’re looking for gradual, long-lasting results. Our team often uses Sculptra to treat deep facial wrinkles, folds, and areas with significant loss. Consider your cheeks and temples. Those are the main target areas where we’d use a product like Sculptra.
Key Differences Between Restylane and Sculptra
Restylane and Sculptra are both excellent injectables. But they work differently and are suited for different needs. Which one is right for you? Here are some of their contrasting qualities.
Composition
Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid. It helps your skin stay hydrated and full. Sculptra, on the other hand, is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic material that revitalizes your collagen. This fundamental difference in composition leads to different mechanisms of action and results.
Mechanism of Action
Restylane works by immediately adding volume to the treated areas, smoothing out wrinkles and folds. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane attracts water, providing instant plumping effects. In contrast, Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your body’s own collagen production. As PLLA particles are absorbed, they promote collagen growth. You’ll get natural-looking, full, smooth skin over time.
Duration of Results
Restylane provides instant results that typically last between 6 to 18 months. Sculptra, however, offers results that you’ll enjoy for longer. Because it helps with producing collagen, the effects of Sculptra can two years or more.
Ideal Use Cases
Restylane is ideal for those who want quick corrections and enhancements, like eliminating wrinkles, adding lip volume, or improving under-eye hollows. It’s also great for those who may want the option to reverse the treatment. Sculptra is better suited for patients looking for gradual, long-lasting volume restoration and improvement in areas with significant volume loss, like the cheeks and temples. Its collagen-stimulating properties make it a powerful option for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
What to Expect During the Treatment
Getting Restylane or Sculptra treatments at Advanced Aesthetics is straightforward and comfortable. However, if you’ve never had these treatments before, you might feel a bit nervous. That’s ok. Here’s what you can expect.
Consultation
Your treatment begins with a thorough consultation. Our team will evaluate your skin and go over your goals. We’ll recommend the best filler for your needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Now’s your chance to ask questions and understand what the procedure involves. We want you to feel confident and informed.
The Procedure
The actual procedure is usually quick. We’ve designed it to be as minimally invasive as possible. After cleansing the area, we’ll apply a numbing agent to make sure you’re comfortable. Our team will carefully inject the filler into the targeted areas. The entire process usually takes less than an hour. You can expect to see almost immediate results with Restylane and gradual improvements with Sculptra.
Post-Treatment Care
After the procedure, you might experience mild swelling, redness, or bruising. Fortunately, these symptoms usually subside within a few days. Follow the aftercare instructions provided by your specialist, which may include avoiding strenuous activities and sun exposure.
Dermal Fillers at Advanced Aesthetics
You deserve young, healthy, pristine skin. Advanced Aesthetics in Oklahoma City can help you get it and keep it. Go here to schedule your consultation.