Modern aesthetic technology has led to amazing advances in effective anti-aging treatments. One of the latest generation includes Sculptra. The product, rather than functioning strictly as a dermal filler, works to stimulate the skin to produce more collagen. This can restore structure, firmness, and increase volume lost in the natural aging process.
Collagen is an abundant protein naturally occurring in the human body, and essentially works to hold it together, providing structure and strength. As we age, our bodies produce less and less collagen, which is first evident on the facial skin. As the quantity of collagen fibers decrease, typically starting in the 20’s, the skin loses its firm quality, with sagging skin, wrinkles, lines, and creases starting to appear. Sculptra triggers the treated area to produce more natural collagen. The fibrous structure of collagen provides structure and support to the facial skin, maintains shape, and assists in the work of elastin and hyaluronic acid, keeping skin flexible and hydrated.