Sculptra in Chicago and Vernon Hills, IL

Facial Fine Lines and Wrinkles

As a poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator, Sculptra restores underlying structures deep in the dermis to diminish facial fine lines, wrinkles and furrows that form around the neck, mouth, eyes, and lips. Sculptra works with your body to help rejuvenate collagen production and restore your skin’s inner volume and structure.

Slack Chin

We often use Sculptra to reduce the appearance of marionette lines, smile lines, and wrinkles around the chin. As skin ages, it becomes thinner, making bony facial areas like your chin and cheekbones more pronounced. Sculptra softens the appearance of rigid and sharp aging features and adds balance with volume.

Loose Jawline

Sculptra helps reduce jowls when injected in the area around the cheeks, mouth, and jawline. Using Sculptra can plump these areas and tighten the skin around and above the jowls, leading to a smoother, more youthful-looking jawline.

Hips, Thighs, and Buttocks

For patients seeking subtle, natural-looking improvements in the contours of their hips, thighs, and buttocks, Sculptra provides a comfortable and convenient option that fits into any lifestyle. In addition, Sculptra is the first non-surgical procedure capable of lifting and firming the buttocks with minimal discomfort and risk of unwanted side effects.

A typical consultation lasts about 40 minutes and is complimentary for all aesthetic treatments, including Sculptra. At the end of your consultation, you will leave our Vernon Hills office with a thorough, personalized treatment plan. And when you’re ready, we’ll schedule your first appointment.

The Procedure

The Sculptra process is much like how we administer most cosmetic facial injections. First, your injector marks the injection sites and applies a topical anesthetic to minimize any discomfort. Next, your injector delivers precise amounts of product to the treatment site.

When performing a Sculptra butt lift, your injector will administer the product in targeted areas to increase the size and improve the contour of your buttocks. Following your injections, the Sculptra compound activates collagen-producing fibroblasts that have been dormant. As collagen levels increase, tissues in the dermis and epidermis become stronger and more elastic. This process leads to a visible reduction in cellulite and stretch marks and tightens the skin.

The Recovery

No downtime is necessary after Sculptra facial injections, and you won’t miss any time from work. However, we recommend that you do not exercise for 24 to 48 hours.

A primary reason Sculptra makes an excellent alternative to butt lift surgery is its short downtime. Most patients don’t need to rest after this procedure, and there are no special aftercare instructions. However, you may notice mild swelling and bruising around your injection sites, and in some cases, this can make sitting for long periods uncomfortable.

If you have a sedentary job, you might want to take the rest of the day off work after having Sculptra injections, but this isn’t strictly necessary. If you experience any soreness, you can manage it comfortably with over-the-counter pain relievers and a cool compress.