At this time, if we talk about going to a clinic for facial injections to slow down aging and make the skin look younger, the top choices are filler and Sculptra. Many people who have tried it say it’s worth the investment.
But who should get filler? Who should get Sculptra? How are these two different? Which one is better? In this article, I will explain the pros and what you need to know about both treatments. If you want to look young and beautiful like when you were younger, you should read until the end.
Recommendations for looking younger with facial treatments
Filler for facial contouring and tired look
Filler, made of hyaluronic acid, is a popular treatment in the beauty world. Fillers are often used for anti-aging to fill in areas where the bone or fat has shrunk, or where the skin has sagged, causing visible lines on the face.
Sculptra for boosting collagen
Sculptra works by helping the skin make more collagen. As we get older, our body produces less collagen, but with Sculptra, the skin becomes stronger, tighter, and more elastic. This reduces sagging and wrinkles.
Filler vs Sculptra: How are they different?
Ingredients and properties
Filler contains hyaluronic acid (HA), which helps plump up flat or sunken areas of the skin, making it look fuller and more hydrated. It also improves the skin's condition, making the face look less tired and younger. The results can be seen right after the injection.
HA can hold water, expand, and blend smoothly with the skin. Since HA is also naturally found in our body, quality filler can match well with the skin and will eventually break down naturally over time without staying in the skin.
Sculptra has Poly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA) particles that boost collagen production in the skin. Once its job is done, PLLA breaks down naturally.
Doctors usually inject Sculptra into deeper layers of the skin to treat sagging and wrinkles. Common areas for injection include the temples, cheeks, and jawline. After the injection, it takes some time for the skin to rebuild itself, but the face will look younger and firmer in the long run.
Effectiveness after injection
After filler injections, the face looks younger immediately because the filler fills in the problem areas. The filler then takes time to hold water and expand for about 1 month, blending into the skin naturally.
For Sculptra, the PLLA particles work directly with the fibroblast cells to create new collagen. This process takes about 1 month. After 3 months, the skin becomes tighter, and sagging is reduced.
How long it lasts
With filler, the results usually last for 8-12 months, depending on the person’s body, the area injected, and their lifestyle.
With Sculptra, doctors recommend 1 injection per month for up to 3 months. The results can last for up to 2 years, with the skin looking healthy, firm, and plump for a long time.
Summary: Which one should you get?
Who should get filler?:
- If you have tired-looking skin, deep lines, sunken areas, or a flat face and want a treatment that shows results right away without downtime.
- If your main concern is an older look and you want a youthful face by fixing the facial structure, not the skin itself.
- If you want long-lasting results of having a younger look because filler usually lasts several months, and it’s safe as it naturally breaks down in the body.
Who should get Sculptra?:
- If you have sagging, tired skin, and wrinkles
which are mainly caused by collagen loss. - If you’re worried about aging quickly
and want to prevent wrinkles in the future. - If you want to improve the quality of your skin, making it stronger, firmer,
and healthier for the long term,
Sculptra’s PLLA particles are one of the best ways to restore skin.
If you’re interested in getting both filler and Sculptra, you can visit a specialist doctor for a full skin assessment and plan the best treatment for your needs at MEGA CLINIC.
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