A common skin concern in patients of the 39-45-year-old bracket is matching the way they look with the way they feel.
As skin ages, the natural loss of collagen leads to thinner and structurally weakened skin. Poly-L-lactic acid dermal fillers like Sculptra activate the body’s natural ability to produce collagen, restoring the skin’s structure and renewing its natural firmness.
When choosing a treatment, patients find long-lasting results more important than how quickly they appear.
In this week’s 15-minute fix, acting editor and content manager of the Aesthetics journal Shannon Kilgariff spoke to aesthetic practitioner Dr Munir Somji about why he enjoys using Sculptra with his patients.
I’ve been using Sculptra for 10 years now. There’s been a vast change in the way Sculptra has been used within my patients over the years.
I was using it in the NHS for one of my placements – we were using it for HIV atrophy patients. So, it’s got a long history and an even longer one than in medical use, not just for aesthetics…
