Sculptra
Sculptra is a biostimulatory filler that provides gradual, natural volumization by stimulating your body’s production of collagen. Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid and is naturally degraded by your body over time, though the new collagen remains. Through a series of treatments, typically about three sessions over a few months, it restores the support and volume of youthful looking skin, providing results that can last up to two years.
Sculptra is a versatile treatment that delivers regenerative benefits across all three skin layers by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production and helping support and maintain the skin’s inner structure. Collagen is a fibrous protein that helps maintain your skin’s shape and structure, and by age 40, we have lost up to 20% of our natural collagen. By replenishing this, Sculptra gradually restores volume, firmness, radiance and improved skin quality, while smoothing wrinkles and folds over time. Most clinical study participants saw results as soon as 1 month, with sustained results for up to 2 years.
Dr. Richey has years of experience perfecting her approach to injectable cosmetic treatment. She always aims to augment your natural beauty, with the goal of natural results and you looking like a more refreshed version of yourself. You will never look fake or overdone. During your consultation, Dr. Richey will discuss all risks, benefits and expectations with you in detail.
- Typical treatment is 3 sessions spaced at least 3 to 4 weeks apart
- Treatment takes about 20-30 minutes and involves injection of the filler with a small needle or possibly a cannula, depending on which area we are injecting
- There may be minor discomfort with the injection, but the treatment is typically very well-tolerated
- You may notice mild to moderate swelling in the injected area for several days after your treatment, and certain areas may bruise. A cold pack or ice pack will help reduce any common swelling
Yes, and this has become more popular than ever with the rise of GLP-1 drugs and associated weight loss. Many patients have noticed loose or sagging skin that they feel is aging them, especially when this occurs on the face.
During your consultation, Dr. Richey will examine you, and you will come up with a personalized treatment plan together. Treatment options may include volume restoration with dermal fillers like Restylane Contour and Restylane Lyft, which produce immediate results, as well as treatments that regenerate collagen and elastin and provide more gradual, long-term results. These include Sculptra biostimulatory injections, as well as skin tightening devices like Sofwave.
Board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Patricia Richey specializes in Sculptra treatments to stimulate natural collagen production, restore facial volume, and improve skin firmness and texture over time. She is widely regarded as one of the leading aesthetic dermatologists in Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and the surrounding communities. She sees patients at her Chevy Chase office and proudly treats patients from Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, and Washington, DC.
At a Glance
Dr. Patricia Richey
- Board-certified dermatologist
- Fellowship-trained and board-certified Mohs surgeon
- Harvard fellowship-trained in lasers and cosmetics
- Author of innovative dermatology research and publications
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