Introduction
As we age, our skin begins to lose its structural integrity due to both the intrinsic and extrinsic aging processes. Our skin begins to show fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and a loose skin texture. If you’re in Toronto, ON, and looking to eliminate those features, Sculptra injections at the Skinjectables Cosmetic Clinic practice of Martin Jugenburg, MD, may be a suitable treatment option for you. By our mid-40s, we lose about 25% of our collagen, a protein that provides structure, support, and strength in our bodies. Sculptra is an FDA-approved cosmetic treatment used to rejuvenate the face by stimulating the body’s own collagen production. This treatment uses needle injection of poly-L-lactic acid to reduce deep wrinkles and give you the youthful look you desire.
Sculptra is a type of dermal filler, which is a cosmetic procedure that smoothes fine lines, deep wrinkles, and other signs of aging. This cosmetic treatment gradually restores facial volume via a gel-like substance made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a collagen stimulator that your body absorbs and stimulates your cells to produce more collagen. When the Sculptra is injected into deeper layers of your skin, the poly-L-lactic acid particles stimulate your body’s fibroblasts, which are collagen-inducing cells, to generate new collagen. Your body begins to create collagen over time, rather than immediately like hyaluronic acid (HA).
Sculptra has numerous physical and psychological benefits that many patients enjoy. Some of those benefits include:
The best candidates for Sculptra must meet criteria approved by Dr. Martin Jugenburg to receive treatment. These candidates meet the following:
Before going through the Sculptra procedure, you will meet with one of our expert injector nurses for an initial in-person consultation in Toronto, ON. During the consultation, our expert injector nurses will evaluate your skin and body anatomy, consider your aesthetic goals, review your medical history, and determine whether Sculptra would be a safe and effective treatment option for you. Once you are approved for the procedure, you will be provided with a personalized plan that explains how many sessions you will need and the injection areas.
On the day of your Sculptra treatment in Toronto, ON, you can expect a quick, straightforward procedure with one of our expert injector nurses. Arrive at your appointment without any makeup, creams, or lotions, as these interfere with the needles. You will receive a topical anesthetic numbing cream 30 minutes before the needles penetrate your skin to help reduce discomfort. The treatment will last around 30-60 minutes, including cleansing, marking around the injection sites, the Sculptra injections, and a gentle massage after injections to spread the Sculptra evenly.
You will likely experience some mild swelling, redness, bruising, or puffiness immediately after the procedure, but this will subside in a few days. You will be able to drive home without assistance.
Recovery from Sculptra treatment is generally minimal, with many patients able to resume normal activities on the day of treatment. Here are some ways to have a smooth recovery:
The cost of Sculptra in Toronto, ON, is most commonly priced per vial, with more vials used costing more. Additionally, more appointments will result in higher costs for individuals. The final cost of your Sculptra treatment will be higher if you receive a buttock augmentation, as it requires more vials. Though the cost is higher for more experienced plastic surgeons, it’s much more reliable and safer.
Our team of expert injector nurses have performed thousands of injectable treatments over the last 15 years, and work under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Jugenburg.
Dr. Jugenburg, also known as Dr. 6ix, is a world-renowned plastic surgeon based in Toronto, ON, who trained under some of the most experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He studied Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of Toronto, studied medicine there, and then trained at one of the world’s top Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery programs in Winnipeg, Canada. Then, he completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at one of the world’s most prestigious Cancer institutes, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He has been invited numerous times to teach other plastic surgeons in other countries, sharing his expertise with students. With excellent bedside manner, respect, and understanding, Dr. Jugenburg takes the utmost care of you and ensures that you get the exact results you are looking for.
Dr. Jugenburg is affiliated with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).
