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Improving the essence of skin with sincerity,

Medical Director of Mind Dermatology,

I am Hongseon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

"My face looks more hollow than before,

and fillers feel a bit too much for me."

"I heard Sculptra naturally

restores volume,

is that really true?"

When patients come into the clinic inquiring about Sculptra, I often hear the same questions.

As we age and facial volume decreases, facial contours can look flatter or give a tired appearance compared with before.

However, approaching this by simply filling every sunken area can actually alter the overall facial balance.

In particular, Sculptra is not simplya treatment that immediately fills a lacking volume; its mechanism is slightly different.

Today, for those considering Sculptra, I want to coverthe mechanismandtreatment criteria for natural results,

and also address what many people worry about—nodulesso we’ll talk through that as well.

Please read carefully for a moment! ^^

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[Table of Contents]

1. How does Sculptra create volume?

2. Treatment criteria important for natural changes

3. Why nodules are discussed with Sculptra

01. How does Sculptra create volume?

First, let’s look at how Sculptra works.

The main component of Sculptra isPLLA,and

when PLLA is injected into the skin,it induces a biological response that stimulates collagen production, and over time this is expected to improve skin volume and elasticity.That's right.

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In other words, unlike fillers,it's somewhat different from the concept of immediately filling a deficient area with the injected material itself.

<Summarizing the characteristics of Sculptra>

Collagen induction using PLLA
Changes appear over time rather than immediately after the procedure
Expectations for improvement in skin volume and elasticity together

Therefore, Sculptra is more suitable forthose who prefer a gradual change over timeto consider.

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02. Important treatment criteria for a natural change

During Sculptra consultations,"How much should be injected?"is a question we receive often.

In fact, as important as deciding the amount iswhere and how it is applied.Exactly.

You cannot consider one part of the face in isolation.

For example, if the lateral cheek appears hollowed, rather than filling only that area, you should also examine the anterior cheek, zygomatic area, nasolabial fold, and the overall facial contour.

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Also, areas with thinner skin and relatively thicker areas may require differences in injection depth or approach.

So, more is not necessarily more natural for this procedure.

It is the process of distinguishing the areas currently lacking on the face from those that should be maintained as they are.This is required first.

<What to check during a Sculptra consultation>

① Whether the area actually lacks volume

② Which area and how much will be treated

③ Whether skin condition and injection method are considered together

03. Why nodules are discussed with Sculptra

A nodule isa lump that can be felt when the injected particles do not disperse evenly within the skin and instead cluster in a specific area,appearing in that form.

The preparation steps before the procedure and the process to ensure even dispersion are important.

In particular,the process of sufficiently reconstituting the powder-form preparationis necessary.

If this process is not carried out properly or particles concentrate in a specific area during injection, there is a possibility of nodule formation,

so it is necessary to examine the preparation process carefully from the start.

At Mind Dermatology Clinic, we do not simply finish at injecting into the skin,

but treat the entire processto ensure the product is adequately prepared and can disperse evenly as our top priority.

If you are considering Sculptra, you should not look at the product alone.

Consider three-dimensionally who it is for, which area, what amount, and by what method it will be applied.I hope you consider these aspects together.

I will provide care with sincerity.

Chief Physician, Mind Dermatology Clinic

Lee Hongseon

Hongdaeipgu Dermatology

Sculptra Q&A

Question	Answer
Q. Do you see volume immediately after the procedure?	A. Immediately you may appear temporarily more swollen due to moisture, but this subsides within a few days. Sculptra works by gradually stimulating collagen production in your body, so over the course of one to two months you will experience a gradual firmingand notice the change.
Q. Is there anything I should pay attention to after the procedure?	A. It is important to perform light massage as instructed for a certain period so that PLLA can distribute evenly within the skin. Post-procedure care may vary depending on the individual's condition and the procedure method, so it is best to follow the medical team's instructions.
Q. Compared with conventional fillers, what is the main advantage?	A. While fillers have the advantage of immediate shaping and volume, The difference is that Sculptra helps your own tissue to gradually build upthat's the difference. A major appeal is that the shape does not spread or look unnatural over time, and the skin texture itself becomes smoother.

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