Am I a Good Candidate for the Sculptra Butt Lift in Vernon Hills?

The Sculptra butt lift is an outstanding option for patients who don’t have enough excess fat in a donor region for a traditional fat transfer as part of a Brazilian butt lift. Patients who would like to avoid surgery in favor of a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment option might also prefer Sculptra. In addition, ideal Sculptra butt lift candidates: • Are in good overall health • Can maintain a stable, healthy weight • Would like to improve their buttocks’ shape and fullness • Have realistic expectations about what this procedure can do • Are willing to undergo multiple treatment sessions to allow maximum results

How Do Sculptra Injections Work in Chicago?

Sculptra injections target one of the underlying causes of signs of aging: collagen loss. During your Sculptra treatments, your provider injects poly-L-lactic acid into your dermal layers. This substance works to kickstart your body’s natural collagen production mechanism, restoring volume where needed. Over time, you should notice that your wrinkles, creases, and folds smooth out as your body produces collagen.

How Much Does Sculptra Aesthetic Cost in Vernon Hills?

Several factors will determine how much your Sculptra treatment will cost. These include, but are not limited to: Number of treatment sessions needed Number of Sculptra vials used per session Amount of correction necessary, as determined by you and your specialist Since injection prices will vary from person to person, the best way to determine projected costs is to consult with your doctor.

How Long Before I See the Full Results of My Sculptra Injections?

Collagen remodeling takes several weeks to months, which means you'll likely need a series of injections to see improvement in volume and shape.

Sculptra in Chicago and Vernon Hills, IL

Sculptra for Face and Body in Vernon Hills, IL

Introduction to Sculptra in Vernon Hills, IL

Sculptra

Sculptra is a poly-L lactic acid (PLLA) injectable for the gradual and subtle enhancement of aging skin and body contours. This FDA-approved treatment helps restore volume deficit for women and men of all ages by stimulating the patient’s natural collagen production.

Sculptra is not a filler, as we know them—it has multiple applications such as smoothing unsightly facial wrinkles, augmenting cheeks, and creating more curves to the backside.

Am I a candidate?

Treatment Type

Injection

Treatment Time

30 minutes

Anesthetic

Topical

Back to Work

Immediately

Total Recovery Time

One to two days

Duration of Results

Two years

# of Treatments

Three to six sessions

The Most Common Areas we Treat with Sculptra are:

Temples and Cheeks

Sculptra is excellent for filling in temples and cheeks. It is especially ideal for hollowed temples, where treatment is challenging due to bone loss rather than a slowdown of collagen regeneration. For sunken cheeks, it restores youthful volume to promote facial symmetry and a revitalized appearance.

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.

Benefits

Sculptra Benefits in Vernon Hills

Restores collagen for skin support and structure
Natural results by adding volume and erasing wrinkles through collagen regeneration
Subtle and gradual results—as collagen increases, your appearance will improve
Minimally invasive with little to no risk
Continues working for up to two years

Can I Get Sculptra After Weight Loss?

Yes, many patients who have lost significant weight opt for Sculptra to help restore facial volume and improve skin support. Weight loss often leads to a reduction of fat in deep facial areas, which can leave the cheeks, temples, or jawline looking hollow. Unlike traditional fillers that add bulk, Sculptra works by stimulating your body’s own collagen production over time, helping to gradually rebuild internal structure. This makes it especially suitable after weight loss because the result looks more natural, avoiding an overfilled or artificial appearance.

Before proceeding, a skilled injector will evaluate your skin laxity, collagen health, and facial fat distribution. If skin quality is poor or there is excessive sagging, Sculptra may be combined with other modalities or used conservatively. Because volume loss from weight reduction can be deep, multiple sessions scheduled over months may be necessary. The key is patience since results evolve subtly as new collagen forms.

What Are the Benefits of Sculptra After Weight Loss?

Because weight reduction can sometimes leave the face looking deflated or hollow, Sculptra’s collagen-stimulating properties provide a gradual and natural approach to rebuilding structure and fullness.

Some of the key benefits include:

Natural collagen stimulation: Instead of simply adding volume with filler material, Sculptra encourages your body to produce its own collagen, strengthening and supporting skin over time.
Improved contour and support: It restores fullness in areas like the cheeks, temples, and around the mouth, softening hollowed features and creating smoother transitions across the face.

Long-lasting improvement: Results can last up to two years or more with proper maintenance, making it one of the most durable injectable treatments.

How It Works

The Consultation

Each initial patient consultation is different at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa.

Depending on your needs, desired treatments, areas of concern, and who you are as a patient, we will schedule you with a provider to discuss your goals, budget, and more. During this appointment, we will review before-and-after photos, talk about your medical history, and answer any questions you might have. We will educate you on how Sculptra injections work, including what to expect during and afterward.

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.

Before & After

Before & After Sculptra Treatments in Vernon Hills

RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa is proud to illustrate our exquisite Sculptra results; remember, these are real patients with real results.

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The RL Center Difference

Almost 40% of our patients at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa are referrals. That’s because we provide expert guidance and an informative, non-judgmental experience, regardless of your budget or areas of concern. This safe, comfortable experience provides patients with results they can be excited to share with their friends and family.

Our team in Vernon Hills has years of combined experience creating beautiful results with Sculptra injections to the face and body.

Frequently Asked Questions

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